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03-13-01, 12:53 PM

DMack98

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I am trying to remove silicone caulking from a plastic bathtub surround. I have dug out as much caulk as possible, now I would like to clean up the remaining bits. What will clean off silicone caulk residue but not damage the plastic surround?? Acetone nor paint thinner do not seem to work.

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03-13-01, 02:00 PM

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There is a product that will remove caulk. I believe 3M makes it. It is called caulk remover. You place this goop on the caulk wait a couple of hours and it will break it down. Try you local hadrware store.

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