Seam sealing my camper

[ClintC]

I started yesterday removing all the old silicone on my camper. Does anyone know is anything that will release old silicone and a way to remove it easily. I can’t use razor blades due to the camper being fiberglass. I have been using plastic scraper blades.

 

[John6185]

Have you tried a heat gun?

 

[okierider]

Also go by Home Depot , in the paint section you can get plastic putty knives that are hard enough to sharpen a little . Also if you have some plexiglass pieces laying around you can cut that to a workable size and sharpen it.

 

[mtnboomr]

I wouldn't try any chemicals as they would likely damage the fiberglass.

 

[jeepjackazz]

Tried an eraser wheel?

 

[Mr.Glock]

You have leaks?

 

[turkeyrun]

Hard plastic and scrape

If it is sealed and not leaking, LEAVE IT ALONE. Any loose spots, reseal.

Good silicone will last 50 years.

 

[ClintC]

I don’t have leaks. But it’s hard and cracking. South Texas summers and Iowa winters have done a number on it. I live in it when I’m at work and don’t have time to deal with stuff that is messed up. I try to keep the maintenance on this thing done every year durning my down time. I reseal it every 3 years. Most of the time I pay someone to do it. I decided to do it myself this time. Last time it was resealed it cast me 3k.

 

[Parks 788]

Maybe try one of these. May be able to slide in inbetween and slice the old silicone out? Just something to think about.