removing old caulking

[Lauren Participant Kamloops BC Cheers: 1 438]

Any one know how to remove the caulking from the outside of the unit without harming the finish?  We are having to replace the whole stove fan vent unit.

• This topic was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by  Lauren.

[Anonymous Cheers: 0]

If you have the metal siding, I’ve found WD-40 makes a good lubricant to help prevent scratching. Plastic tools help a lot too. Most wall mounted stuff is mounted with butyl tape, frequently you can just roll it off with your thumb. But, if someone has resealed it with No-sag Dicor, good luck!  ;-)

[Lauren Participant Kamloops BC Cheers: 1 438]

Thanks. We ended up using a Mr Clean pad with lots of elbow grease, and with neighbors stopping by to chat the time went fast.  Is Butyl tape grey? I think that was used on the inside of the flashing then caulking on the outside edge. I am going to see if I can get some tomorrow so we can finish the job.

[Anonymous Cheers: 0]

Butyl tape is the grey stuff, similar to putty.

[Anonymous Cheers: 0]

Good tip on the Mr Clean pads!

[Lauren Participant Kamloops BC Cheers: 1 438]

Thanks I was able to get a small amount that I needed.  Job done. Even looks better than factory job.

[Ray Keymaster Vancouver Island Cheers: 8 410]

Another tip for getting old sealant off or glued down things  is to add a little heat. Try to do it on a sunny day or use a hair dryer. No enough heat to harm the surface it’s stuck on, but enough to help to soften things up.

Like when you take those stupid labels off that stores stick on stuff like bowls and pans and plastic things. A little heat from a hair dryer and the glue softens and they peel right off vs picking at it for an hour.

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[Lauren Participant Kamloops BC Cheers: 1 438]

Thanks for all the tips, job is now done. I  will keep the info for future reference.

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