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    Oct 27, 2008, 02:46 PM
    Silicone Caulk Rmoval
    I need to remove silicone caulk from around a bathtub with a resin tub. I have read about 3M caulk remover and McKanica Silicone caulk Remover Gel. I wonder if any of the readers has had experience with these or any products for this purpose. The installers used a silicone caulk that can no longer be cleaned
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    Oct 27, 2008, 05:14 PM

    Just from having done this myself I always use some type of a razor blade like one you use to clean paint from around windows and a good scraper with a sharp edge. Sometimes once you get a chunk of it going you can pull off a strip of it. Make sure that the crack is clean and dry then recaulk.
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    Oct 27, 2008, 06:32 PM

    Recaulk with Daps Kwik Plus. It has a mildewcide built in it. A sharp tool like a razor needs a very steady hand to avoid striping a piece of gel coat from the tub. You can usually get most all of it in strips and by using a blunt plastic scraper. DAP Products - Caulks and Sealants - DAP® KWIK SEAL PLUS® Premium Kitchen & Bath Adhesive Caulk w/MICROBAN®
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    Oct 28, 2008, 06:50 PM

    How on earth can you say we were inaccurate with our answers. We gave you sound advice on what to do and use. None of us use a remover gel because our approach is darn near free and better. How many folks will answer your question now that you gave everyone an inaccurate rating.
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    Oct 28, 2008, 07:10 PM

    OK, the product is "elbow grease". Happy?

    I can give you the name of a $400 product that I own which will help. Interested?
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