Re: [SilverStreak] wd-40 rinse loosened decals

["Bev Harris" <zia@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eddie,

I must admit that where I used the orange cleaner to remove silicone I used 
sharp objects to remove as much as I could safely remove without 
scratching the surface.  If you've already tried, it's obviously not the right 
solution.

Bev

On 31 Jul 2008 at 22:54, Eddie wrote:


> Bev,
> Thank you.
> 
> The previous owner (PO) must have use Gorilla Silly Cone. It is on the front 
> curved windows, around every running light, and anywhere he could think of. 
> I don't know why, because like all sillycone, it does not work, soon 
> degrades, and the sun makes it fail. The trailer does not leak though the 
> sealer is away from every place it could seal. Some is now hard as a rock. 
> Other is rubbery and just won't peel or scrub.
> 
> I have tried several "guaranteed" to work orangey type stuff. One was really 
> expensive, about $9 for a little bottle. Smells like a booth of oranges at a 
> farmers market. I soaked and soaked rubbed, soaked some more, scraped a 
> little and soaked some more. Snuffy barked at it too. It is impervious. 
> Maybe I need to try the WD40. I know that won't hurt the windows, but 
> anything much harsher like acetone or MEK will instantly destroy the 
> windows. Of course I can't use much of a scrubbing-type pad against the 
> windows either. All thoughts and ideas are sure welcome.
> -Eddie- Houston, TX
>