Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:53:15 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: [Saab_c900] how to remove silicone sealant off paintwork. 8-)
"Craig's Saab C900 Site" <c900nospam.apana.org.au> wrote in message news:mailman.24.1129268618.559.saab_c900nospam.apana.org.au... > > Hi everyone, > > My 4 y/o daughter smeared some silcone sealant over the paintwork of the > 1985 900i I'm fixing up two days ago and I've noticed today because she > put it on the back of the boot lid which I haven't needed to look at until > just now (checking in the boot to get some spare parts out of a box)! > > How can I remove the silicone (which is now fully cured!) without ruining > the paint? Will something like acetone work? I'm not keen on using any > physical device to remove it since it'll be next to impossible to avoid > scratching/damaging the paint layer. > > Any ideas appreciated! I'll grab some pics with the digital camera and put > them online later on today (will give the link when that's done). 8-) > > Thanks, > > Craig. > Silicone is very resilient stuff, nothing will dissolve it that won't completely destroy the paint. Your best bet is probably to rub it off with your finger, that usually works pretty well.
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