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   dustinf | Feb 05, 2006 04:38pm | #1

   Lacquer thinner, and elbow grease.  If you are courageous you can use it in combination with some 0000 steel wool.  I usually just use a rag, and scrub real hard.

   A heat gun works well also if the residue is thick enough.

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   Edited 2/5/2006 8:39 am ET by dustinf

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   Atchy | Feb 05, 2006 04:44pm | #2

   Thanks!  I've used steel wool on other substates but I don't want to scratch the porcelain on the tub. 

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   DonCanDo | Feb 05, 2006 07:25pm | #3

   I wouldn't use steel wool either, but you might want to try ScotchBrite and lacquer thinner.  I think ScotchBrite is basically nylon and it doesn't seem to scratch porcelain.

   -Don

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   BillHartmann | Feb 05, 2006 08:10pm | #4

   There are some caulk remover that are speced for silicone. I think that both Dow and GE has some.

   But I have never used them. However if silicone caulk is "sensitive" to petroleum produce.

   I have used Goof-Off. It does not desolve the silicone, but cause it to swell up and become a soft gel.

   You still need to scrap it, but it is much easier. I use a utility knife, plastic scraper, fiberglass brush, etc.

   And when you get it off then wet a rag with the goof off and wipe over it a couple of times. That will get that little film off that you can't see, but can still feel.

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   omaha | Feb 05, 2006 09:36pm | #5

   I think I remember reading a FHB tip about using acetone on old caulk.  If memory serves me correct, the tipster suggested soaking acetone in a rope and setting it on the caulk in question with plastic covering it to stop evaporation.   I can't remember if the caulk in the tip was silicone or acyrilic.    I would try a test spot first.  Maybe someone else remembers more details. 

   Hope this helps.

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   johnharkins | Feb 05, 2006 10:36pm | #6

   second acetone - many a time the client's nail polish remover is close by

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   MrBill | Feb 06, 2006 01:08am | #7

   at,

    Permatex makes a product that is for removing silicon gasket sealer. It is called Permatex Silicon Stripper Gasket Remover. I have not tried it, but it should ba available at most larger automotive parts stores.

   Bill Koustenis

   Advanced Automotive Machine

   Waldorf Md

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   Atchy | Feb 06, 2006 05:41am | #8

   Thank You!  I will try it out this week.