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[VAC] Remove caulking



Jeanne,

I used a lobster pick first and a putty knife second. They worked easy as
can be.  Also, I used a ladder with a blanket thrown over the top where it
rested against the Airstream. Another blanket was thrown on the Airstream
where I laid while working in the center area.

The day I did it was selected from the Weather Channel. I wanted three days
when it was guaranteed to be sunny, dry and low humidity.  One day to remove
the old stuff, one day to apply the new stuff and one day for the new stuff
to dry thoroughly. 

While I was at it, I cleaned off and recaulked ALL THE VENTS and the tv
antenna (disassembled and lubricated the mechanism, too).

I used plenty of sunscreen and wore a big floppy hat to keep my ears and
neck from burning. 

Go for it - do it throughly and you'll be pleased with yourself in the years
to come,

Terry

mailto:tylerbears@airstream.net