autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    Junior Member Faris63's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    SoCal
    Posts
    51
    Post Thanks / Like

    Removing silicone from paint

    Hello guys

    I removed the front lip from my front bumper today and the piece attached by silicone. its PITA to remove I tried Goo Gone adhesive remover with no luck removing anything I also tried Klean-Strip Denatured Alcohol

    Any suggestions ?




  2. #2
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Ireland
    Posts
    1,149
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    Can you not manage to 'peel' a bit more of it away? Even with a sharp blade?

    Dissolving cured silicones is extremely hard work, especially large lumps like you have there. To achieve it, as it sits, would likely put your paint at risk so I would definitely recommend trying the manual approach before going to more chemical methods.

  3. #3
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    2,711
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    I would first try an assortment of plastic razor blades, or something similar that's plastic...well before moving on to a metal blade...very carefully...if at all.
    Bill

  4. #4
    Super Member Andr3wilson's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Edmonton AB
    Posts
    1,615
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    Dissolving it will take a looong time. Heat gun, carefully blading and peeling it off is your best deal.

  5. #5
    Regular Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Covington, LA
    Posts
    102
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    Ouch! Just put the lip back on.

  6. #6
    Super Member Shane731's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Madison, AL
    Posts
    3,498
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    Are you sure it's silicone? Kind of looks like perhaps wheel bearing grease to me, or something similar to the stuff that somebody at the Honda dealer put in the sliding door tracks of my mom's Odyssey when it was in for a repair. Still scratching my head over that one. That looked like this:




    It was on the sliding track and the inside top of the sliding door (both doors). The only thing that worked for me (and didn't damage the paint) was rubbing alcohol (I used a 70% solution undiluted) and lots of microfiber towels. I think I went through at least a dozen. Go buy some cheap ones from Wal-Mart or Target, because you will have to throw them away. Note that this method still took a while.

    This is just my guess. I could be wrong. If it is silicone, I would try heating it with a heat gun and getting off what you can with a plastic razor blade, then try the rubbing alcohol. Either way, hope you get it fixed!
    Shane
    2021 Honda Civic Hatchback EX Lunar Silver

  7. #7
    Super Member spiralout462's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Eastern Shore, VA
    Posts
    1,771
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    plastic blades, putty knives and Tarminator would be my first approach probably. Maybe a little heat as well?

  8. #8
    Junior Member Faris63's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    SoCal
    Posts
    51
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    Thank you guys for the suggestions I'll try everything to get this off

  9. #9
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Fairmont, MN
    Posts
    3,189
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    I picked up a product a couple of years ago...De-Solv-It (brand) "Contractors Solvent" at my local Ace Hardware. The stuff DID remove silicone caulk (as it said it would). As I look at the bottle, $7.99.

    Just to add, I was working on the shower doors (that I installed) so I knew that the caulking was indeed silicone.

    Bill
    In dog beers, I've only had one.

  10. #10
    Super Member 02xtreme07SS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    NorCal
    Posts
    361
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Removing silicone from paint

    That might not be silicone. It may be a polyurethane adhesive. If it is, it's going to be even harder than silicone to remove. This is what 3M recommends to remove one of their automotive poly adhesives:

    If sealant is already cured, removal is done mechanically with razor knife, piano wire,
    sanding or 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Molding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc. This
    disc is available from 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
    You might even be able to try this:
    3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498, pinstripe tape removal
    07 TBSS AWD 3SS (Black) - 09 TBSS 2WD 3SS (Silver)

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. removing spot gloss touch up paint to expose original paint?
    By slacknh in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-16-2012, 11:37 AM
  2. silicone dressing in paint shop
    By bukee in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-31-2012, 09:40 PM
  3. silicone wax
    By rjohnson67 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 06-26-2010, 03:23 PM
  4. Silicone Tire Dressings Bad!! For Tires And Paint!!!!
    By trhland in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 12-12-2007, 04:26 AM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456