Silicone ok for quick fix?

[InsideOut]

Originally Posted by eikel1we

Does anyone know if there's a "safe for Airstream" solvent to remove the silicon? Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!

We use popsicle sticks, sharpened to a point to remove old caulk from the cracks. This gets most of it off, then we use chemicals to get the residue that remains - PermaTex Gasket Remover works pretty well on %#$@*! silicone, but be sure not to get it on any paint or plastic it'll take that off too...like Aircraft Stripper - it burns your skin so be careful. We then rinse well with water and final clean-up with mineral spirits...then re-caulk with Parabond & Vulkem - Parabond for small cracks like most panel joints & Vulkem for bigger gaps like around window frames, eyebrows and openings.

Shari

[zipman]

What does everyone use if you want to seal between the glass and frame on the exterior? Mine old seals are leaking and instead of taking the windows out to replace the factory seal, I've been cutting and removing the old seal around the frame. Then I've run a bead of Vulkem. I thought I had seen this method on one of the posts. Will this work?

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by zipman

What does everyone use if you want to seal between the glass and frame on the exterior? Mine old seals are leaking and instead of taking the windows out to replace the factory seal, I've been cutting and removing the old seal around the frame. Then I've run a bead of Vulkem. I thought I had seen this method on one of the posts. Will this work?

Ken.

Vulkem or Sikoflex does a great job, resealing the glass to the metal flange. Nothing to take apart.

Andy

[eikel1we]

Originally Posted by InsideOut

We use popsicle sticks, sharpened to a point to remove old caulk from the cracks. This gets most of it off, then we use chemicals to get the residue that remains - PermaTex Gasket Remover works pretty well on %#$@*! silicone, but be sure not to get it on any paint or plastic it'll take that off too...like Aircraft Stripper - it burns your skin so be careful. We then rinse well with water and final clean-up with mineral spirits...then re-caulk with Parabond & Vulkem - Parabond for small cracks like most panel joints & Vulkem for bigger gaps like around window frames, eyebrows and openings.

Shari

Thanks for your handy dandy, tried & true method of removing %#$@! silicone. Is PermaTex easily found? This and the mineral spirits won't harm the clear coat, huh? Cool!
I think I'll get a box of sticks and see if the grinder will give them a satisfactory point.

suz