Removing Silicone Caulk with Heat Gun?
Blackadder III wrote:
Hello,
Has anyone tried using a heat gun to soften the newer kinds of silicone
caulks, like GE's Silicone II, to make it easier to remove? Does it
actually get soft enough to help remove it?
Thanks
Silicones don't soften with heat enough to notice. Sharp blades (razor)
work well, then get the residue with a paint remover based on
methylene chloride. It won't dissolve, but it will swell and lose
adhesion slowly. Follow all safety precautions on the label, etc. It
ain't easy, so budget a fair amount of time.
Joe
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