does anyone know how to remove sealent

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Post Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:29 pm

hi im trying to remove without damageing paintwork sealent and remains off duct tape that was used has temp repire when s/roof was damaged and also to stop it leaking ? hope you experts no how it a right mess cheers john
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Post Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:52 pm

Isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol)
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Post Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:45 am

3M Adhesive Remover - xlnt for glue, tar, w.h.y.
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Post Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:16 am

try carbuerettor cleaner
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Post Thu May 03, 2007 1:21 pm

Or just a bit of nail polish remover.
DOes the job every time, but I think Maplins sell a specific "sticky stuff" remover.
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Post Thu May 03, 2007 4:34 pm

Thechom wrote:Or just a bit of nail polish remover.
DOes the job every time, but I think Maplins sell a specific "sticky stuff" remover.
That stuff fades the paint. I wouldn't use that.
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Post Fri May 04, 2007 8:34 am

Regular white spirit will shift the glue residue without attacking the paint, but not much will touch silicone (assuming it's silicone) sealant. You can get silicone sealant remover from DIY shops, but I have no idea what this would do to the paint.

I would avoid any solvent based chemicals (thinners, acetone etc), as they WILL attack the paint.

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Post Wed May 09, 2007 7:40 am

Zippo lighter fluid (or simalar) works, not sure about effects of repeated use but i have used it in the past to remove various glue residue
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