Removing 100% Silicone Caulking?

[Chatam/Garage]

So, what are the tricks of the trade for removing the clear 100% silicone caulking so I can re-do my shower door, which is mounted on a fiberglass shower stall? So far on-line I've read about mineral spirits, nail polish remover/acetone, and also clear PVC primer. I'm just curious what works well and won't harm my shiny white shower stall.

 

[The Gambler]

a razor blade scrape with a sharp blade... it also might pull right off once you start depending on how old it is

 

[BlindViper]

They make a silicone dissolver http://www.homedepot.com/p/Motsenbo...Sealant-Remover-411-16/202103458#.Un2jHCfjUik

 

[The Cobbler]

I use a razor scraper to get the bulk of the silicone off, then I go over it with mineral spirits on a rag and scrape again with a good sharp blade . the mineral spirits softens the silicone. a bit of lacquer thinner after that to remove the residue from the mineral spirits . you end up with no visible traces of the old silicone .

If on fiberglass I would use mineral spirits first to soften the silicone . mineral spirits will actually bubble the silicone off if given enough time & spirits . Mineral spirits won't harm the finish on the fiberglass.

 

[Chatam/Garage]

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