Removal of bonding/sealant stuff ?!

[SimonV8ster]

I have just removed a couple of bits of bodykit that were bonded onto the original bodywork that were also plastic of somekind. Some of the bonding/sealant has come off but a lot remains. Its like some hard rubberised stuff.

Any idea on how to remove this stuff ? Heat it up ? White spirit ?

I'm not too worried about the paint below as it will get repainted and its going to be a track day car so it doesn't have to be perfect.

[belleair302]

I would warm it with a hair dryer initially and then use Tardis to remove what is left. A heat gun will work but unless you know how to use one don't. If a bodyshop locally has one ask in there and see if somebody will do you a favour for cash!

[TallPaul]

If its something like Sikkaflex or Tigerseal, you're really going to struggle to get it off, I took some skirts off that I'd bonded on with Tigerseal, they'd been on for around 3 years & I was honestly amazed at its tenacity! I used a brand new razor blade to cut as much of it off as I could, leaving less than a half-millimeter thick bead on the paintwork, then I had to use a DA sander to shift it along with most of the paint. I couldnt find any solvents to shift it.

[Johno]

B&Q etc sell a product that removes silicone sealants, you apply and then remove after 2-3hrs. I've recently used it in redecorating the bathroom on the bath and sink.

Now I realise this is not a painted finish, but following the principles above of using razor blade to remove most and then this stuff to remove the last, not sure what it's effects would be on a painted/lacquered surface. Sure the blurb would say something.

Silicone remover

ETA to add link and that it says safe for painted surfaces on the Unibond blurb on the tube I've got here, evidently I would try on a less visible area first etc . .

Edited by Johno on Friday 18th February 16:40

[SimonV8ster]

Thanks chaps A few options there.