Ed,
Let us know what you find out on the decal removal from the pro's. They do
it daily and so fast.
I have watched this and other lists for years with no result as to silicone.
Seems I can't buy an old RV that someone has not gooped it up with silicone.
Some have it everywhere in the stupidest places. Does anyone know a solvent
or other method of removal such as heat gun, etc. to get silicone of various
unknow types off of surfaces? I don't have any underlayment concerns, but do
not want ANY scratches.
Example: I have a pristine 48 Vagabond. It's entire skin is aluminum. The
Kremling Colorado owner siliconed EVERY seam and window trim. It needs to
come off so I can polish the coach. The soft aluminum will reveal any
scratch, but no solvent will affect the soft aluminum so no worries there.
Other than the laborious rubbing, peeling, and tooth picking from the
overlaps, does anybody have any experience and possible solution? I tried
gasoline, but it was really slow and beside the obvious, it also now affects
my old hands as it permeates any type of glove. Carb cleaner, reducer,
laquer thinner, paint remover did not work. The gasoline makes it soft and
swell, just like oil does the same.
By the way, silicone is a lousy sealer for rv's unless it is used inside or
between panels and trim if you must.
I'm baffled.
-Eddie- Houston, Texas