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I need to reseal around the bath and shower. What is the best thing to use
to clean off the old sealant? Any ideas appreciated.

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Usually just a sharp utility knife and a scraper or screwdriver. You
need to use a little elbow grease.

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Usually just a sharp utility knife and a scraper or screwdriver. You
need to use a little elbow grease.


Thanks. Do I need to use metho or something like that as well to help the
sealant stick?

Jen



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I just usually make sure the surface is clean. If you want to use a
solvent, thats fine too. Any residual silicone that is not cleaned off
is usually not a problem. Just make sure you use high quality silicone
when you are ready to caulk. A tip, use masking tape in the corners and
edges so you can do a neat job without globbing any excess silicone on
the surrounding tile wall and bathtub.

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I need to reseal around the bath and shower. What is the best thing to

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Jen




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