Godsmulligan Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Anyone have any good tips on getting rid of this stuff? I have my windshied out right now and I'm trying to remove that black RTV silicone they use as a sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Razor Blade is about the best I've found. There is a "silicone caulk disolver" now at your local home center - never tried it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 It's probably not rtv, there is a special windshield adhesive that they use that is black, it sticks way better than rtv. acetone works well to help get it cleaned up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 It's probably urethane. Talk to a glass person, but I think you are supposed to leave some intact for the new adhesive to adhere to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmulligan Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think you're right on it not being rtv. I have a tube of weatherstripping adhesive somewhere that this resembles quite a bit, now that I think about it. The problem is there isn't much left where it needs to be because of rust but large chunks around the edge, and I want to get rid of it before I fix the rust and paint over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 If nothing works, or you are short on acetone, try brake fluid. It removes urthane fairly well when it is still wet. I do not know how it works on the hardened one. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Since he's repainting anyway brake fluid might be worth a try. Just don't use it if your not planning on repainting since brake fluid will destroy your paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Since he's repainting anyway brake fluid might be worth a try. Just don't use it if your not planning on repainting since brake fluid will destroy your paint job. The brake fluid will soften paint first. It takes at least 20-30 minutes to soften latex, sometimes even more then this. The car paint is much stronger. So there is no big danger here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmulligan Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I will try both tomorrow and report my findings. I will even wear a lab coat while I do it, to make it official. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmulligan Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 the answer is... Putty knife and a wire wheel. Brake fluid did soften it up but didn't make a noticeable difference. It did clean the paint very well. It would work better if you were willing to leave it on overnight, but with the rain coming in tomorrow, I don't have that kind of time. Just a reminder, don't forget to wear goggles when using a wire wheel. I took a needle to the face today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuru Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Glad it wasn't to the eye... Ouch either way. Glad you survived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmulligan Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was wearing my goggles, but every time something like this happens it just reminds me why I wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuru Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 cheap insurance, Good on you Lad! Good on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Definitely don't remove all of it on a windshield seal. A little left behind is absolutely fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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