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Old 02-09-2011, 11:43 PM
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Googone for silicone removal... tip from Bvlester (Bill) Just picked some up at Rona. Can you guess what for???
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:04 AM
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Oh come on Greg, with all the money you have, just buy new.... HEHE... I would through away my $$$$ if I had yours.

K, seriously though, I would just buy a bunch of sharp razor blades and it should take it off.
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:27 AM
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Oh come on Greg, with all the money you have, just buy new.... HEHE... I would through away my $$$$ if I had yours.

K, seriously though, I would just buy a bunch of sharp razor blades and it should take it off.
Ok well throw your $$$ this way I will take care of it for you

I switch to a Olfa knife blade instead of the straight blades and it is slowly coming off. I have some time to get it all cleaned up as my black silicone has not come in just yet.
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Wood Chisels work awesome
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Wood Chisels work awesome
seriously! Some of it is on there like it needs to be chiseled off.
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Old 02-10-2011, 01:19 AM
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seriously! Some of it is on there like it needs to be chiseled off.
hahaha...i believe you, that's how I got the idea to use them. My husband has never been so appalled! lol
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