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Old Oct 10, 2008, 12:24 PM
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removing clear RTV silicone...

what can i use to remove clear rtv silicone off my trunk? i had it on there to keep water out of my trunk (car is wingless and used plugs +silicone to cover holes). now i have a different way to cover the holes only i cant get the old silicone off. any ideas?

i have tried rubbing alcohol, clay bar, wax, and car wash. i cannot get it off.
Old Oct 10, 2008, 12:26 PM
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it should just peel off

if this is a problem, then I will have troubles when I get my wing back
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Have you tried googone? Or turtlewax's bug'n tar remover?
Try heat it up w/ a heat gun then remove it...Don't let it melt...just to where it gets softer and pliable...

BTw whats your new means to cover the hole?
Old Oct 10, 2008, 05:14 PM
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new means to cover holes are vinly cirlces i had cut

i thought it would peel right off to, but it adhered itself to paint. i need to find a way to get this off
Old Oct 11, 2008, 08:36 AM
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i got it off
i used laquer thinner. rub some of that on it and it just jumped right off the car.
i cant believe i didnt think of that earlier

i throw some pics up later of the viynl over the holes... you cant even tell they are on there unless you are right over-top of the trunk
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Sweet...Thats the secret then =)

Get some coats of wax on those areas where you applied the thinner b4 you put the vinyl stickers on.
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i did wax them areas to keep the paint in good shape
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Lacquer thinner is the winner.. but careful they can strip Clear coat or base coat.. if recently painted.. make sure u put wax after u clean..
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lol i didnt read.. sorry.. Good job man!
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