Removing RTV

I put some fender welting on with clear RTV. Big mistake. Now I need to know how to get it off the painted panel without hurting the paint. Tried heat and WD40.??

 

You let it dry? Stu

 

Heated pressure washer. Works great. Maybe rub it with a dryer sheet?

 

I use Motorcraft Surface Prep on alum. parts at work. Its a citrus based gel that softens it up to the point you can s**** silicone off with a fingernail. Brush it on and come back in half an hour. Not sure how it reacts with paint though, would try it on somewhere you can't see first...

 

gasoline

 

Don't know why , but white vinegar comes to mind.

 

When it dries , you can just rub it off.

 

I've always been able to rub cured RTV off any smooth surface.

 

How about one of those drill powered rubber "eraser" wheels that they use for removing pinstriping tape without hurting the paint?

Don't quote me on that though, never tried it myself.

 

Try gently rubbing it with you fingers first. If that doesn't do it, mineral spirits paint thinner should soften it up, and not hurt the paint. As mentioned, try it on a hidden area first.

 

It is dried and it's STUCK. My fingernail is giving out. LOL Can't even get a plastic bondo spreader to get behind it.

 

Lighter fluid (naptha) works well for removing any type of glue or gunk without messing up most paint jobs. But....yours sounds like it really stuck on there. Good luck.

 

Soak it with ATF.

Dan

 

Get some of this, SHOWN BELOW either or one or the other

Or use as stated before the rubber wheel by 3M for removing vinyl stripes. You can use it in a fast elec or air drill.

Vinyl Stripe & Graphic Removers
3M™ Stripe Removal Products
MMM 7498 - Stripe-Off Wheel with Hardware
MMM 7499 - Stripe-Off Wheel only
MMM 7500 - Roloc Holder, 1 inch
MMM 7502 - Stripe Removal Disc



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Contains Ethyl Lactate


Very effective cleaning solvent (KB value > 1000). Excellent for wipe cleaning, ultrasonics, mixing equipment of uncured epoxies, and cold cleaning applications. Just spray onto cloth or paper towel and wipe. Very human and environment safe solvent.

• Slow evapouration
• Low odour
• Safe on most plastics
• Leaves no residue
• High flash point (139°F)
• Biodegradable
• Leaves no residue

VertecBio(tm), or ethyl lactate (ethyl alpha-hydroxy propionate), is the ester of lactic acid, a natural organic acid. Lactic acid is commonly used in cultured dairy products, salts, adhesives, general-purpose food additives, cosmetic products and in the manufacture of lactates. Lactate ester solvents are now being used in many industrial applications including specialty coatings, inks and cleaners.

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<LI cl***=step>Pour one cup of ethyl lactate in a plastic container or old bowl. Ethyl lactate is found at chemical supply stores, certain hardware stores through the "special order" department and online.



<LI cl***=step>3Dip a shop towel or rag in the ethyl lactate. Wring out excess.



<LI cl***=step>4Wipe the piece of equipment, part or item with the ethyl lactate-soaked shop towel or rag vigorously to break up the RTV silicone.



<LI cl***=step>5S****e up the RTV silicone with a putty knife as you wipe with ethyl lactate.



<LI cl***=step>6Re-dip the shop towel or rag in the plastic container or bowl. Continue wiping and s****ing the RTV silicone until it is removed.




Read more: How to Remove RTV Silicone | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6616946_remove-rtv-silicone.html#ixzz1HwzvDl3c

 

HAha

 

SOAK IT IN CIDER! (Sorry...it's an old joke and I don't get to use it very often.)

 

pam cooking spray

 

Isopropyl alcohol dissolves RTV