Silicone On Paint

Dan Adams · Jul 31, 2005

Someway, somehow, there appears to be some clear silicone on the fenders of my wife's 05 Sport Trac. What is a good thing to remove it without hurting the paint? I just don't want to use something that is going to hurt the paint. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

Dan Adams · Jul 31, 2005

anyone?

Jerry Crisp · Jul 31, 2005

If it really is silicone, you should just be able to rub it off with your finger,it will make your finger raw,but should come off.

Dan Adams · Jul 31, 2005

It is silicone for sure. But it is like a big glob of it and it isn't really rubbing off with my finger. Is there any kind of cleaner that will remove it?

Teddy GreeneII · Jul 31, 2005

I dont know, Id go real easy at first, maybe even polishing compount.

EddieS'04 · Jul 31, 2005

Are you talking about silcone lub or oil, or silicone adhesive glue?

Jerry Crisp · Jul 31, 2005

Dan, you might try a hard plastic spatula,but go real easy! and like teddy said some kind of polishing compound after you get the bulk of it off. Good Luck!

Dan Adams · Jul 31, 2005

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys. Fast Eddie, I am pretty sure it is a type of silicone adhesive since it won't just rub off.

FlipTrac_511 · Jul 31, 2005

I've had good luck using "Goof Off" to remove tree sap, tar, and adhesive residue. I always wipe affected surface clean and so far I notice no ill-effect on glass and paint.

EddieS'04 · Jul 31, 2005

Maybe GOO-GONE. It is for removing sticky labels. I have used it on painted surfaces. I dont know about clearcote paint though..

Randy Hinebaugh · Jul 31, 2005

Good luck. Something about what's in silicone make it really hard to get rid of. On my Mustang, someone had used some silicone caulk to stop a rear window leak, and got a dab on the paint. It was wiped off, but still left a film on the paint. When I had it repainted (different color with hard as a rock imron paint), the place with silicone stain bled through the new paint. Hope you have better luck than I did.