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Hi, How can i remove old caulking smear from an aluminum window sill?
I tried scraping some of it off but there is still some left.
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what kind of caulking? latex? silicone? rubber?

for latex, try liquid fabric softer on a rag and a little patience.

for rubber and silicone, you're pretty much gonna have to scrape it off.

randy

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Hi, How can i remove old caulking smear from an aluminum window sill?
I tried scraping some of it off but there is still some left.
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there is still some left.

Any common paint remover containing methylene chloride will remove virtually
any caulking. May take a while longer with silicone, so just be patient. Use
blue masking tape to protect nearby paint. HTH

Joe

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not Steve Buscemi wrote:
Hi, How can i remove old caulking smear from an aluminum window sill?
I tried scraping some of it off but there is still some left.
thanks

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If it is a flat, smoothe surface a razor blade scraper (new blade) works
nicely.

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