Rubber silicone removal on paint

Ruthless671 · 02-20-2009, 01:39 AM

Well, i just bought a bugeye sedan from this guy. He has some kind of top rear diffuser that he attached with double sided tape and some solf silicone stuff. I pulled the diffuser off and was able to take the double sided adhesive off, but the silicone just won't come off! I tried with a heat gun, hair dryer,WD 40, Wax, Alcohol, WTF!! Can someone help me out! Thanks in advance.

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Kean · 02-20-2009, 11:56 AM

....a thought came to mind.... You may have heard how some use fishing line to remove badges/emblems. How about running a line through the silicone in a slow sawing motion? ....as close to the paint as possible. If you can remove the majority of it and are left with a thin coat, it may be easier to deal with. Personally, I would probably just hit it with my buffer at that point (with a moderate polish) which would likely cut right through the remaining layer. ....vs. expirementing with different solvents.

Ruthless671 · 02-20-2009, 12:49 PM

good idea. i will try that, instead of using different kinds of solvents. thanks.

tinkz · 02-27-2009, 09:11 PM

Use wax and grease remover with a clean rag and rub to remove silicone. I used this to remove silkaflex glue

02-20-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
Ruthless671 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150300 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: HIIC Location: Bellows AFS, HI Vehicle: 2006 Grocery Getter OBP	Rubber silicone removal on paint Well, i just bought a bugeye sedan from this guy. He has some kind of top rear diffuser that he attached with double sided tape and some solf silicone stuff. I pulled the diffuser off and was able to take the double sided adhesive off, but the silicone just won't come off! I tried with a heat gun, hair dryer,WD 40, Wax, Alcohol, WTF!! Can someone help me out! Thanks in advance. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-20-2009, 11:56 AM	#2
Kean Scooby Guru Member#: 25187 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. CA Vehicle: '08 Foz Prem TGM '10 Challenger R/T Blk	....a thought came to mind.... You may have heard how some use fishing line to remove badges/emblems. How about running a line through the silicone in a slow sawing motion? ....as close to the paint as possible. If you can remove the majority of it and are left with a thin coat, it may be easier to deal with. Personally, I would probably just hit it with my buffer at that point (with a moderate polish) which would likely cut right through the remaining layer. ....vs. expirementing with different solvents.

02-20-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
Ruthless671 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150300 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: HIIC Location: Bellows AFS, HI Vehicle: 2006 Grocery Getter OBP	good idea. i will try that, instead of using different kinds of solvents. thanks.

02-27-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
tinkz Scooby Newbie Member#: 135776 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Vehicle: 2005 WRX WRP10 Silver	Use wax and grease remover with a clean rag and rub to remove silicone. I used this to remove silkaflex glue