Need some help!!!

[frito-bandito]

I just bought my 98 GMC Sierra 3 days ago and the problem I'm having is that some genius had a toolbox in the bed at one time and decided that silicone glue was needed to mount the toolbox. I have tried Brake clean and starting fluid (worth a try?!) in an inconspicuous area with no luck. Does anyone know how I can get this crap off of my paint while leaving the paint on the truck, thanks!!

 

[noremac]

glass cleaner in conjunction with a magic eraser sponge might work...

 

[Bigg G]

Is the silicone soft or rock hard ?

Sounds like you'll need a 3M Pinstripe Eraser Wheel.

 

[CodyB]

Try WD-40, Spray it on and let it sit for a while (20-30 minute soak), then see if you can lift the edge of the silicone up with a plastic putty knife. Sounds weird but WD-40 works for a lot of different things....

 

[frito-bandito]

Thanks i will try the glass cleaner and the wd40 and see if it works.

The silicone is soft to the touch, and I've tried the 3m pinstripe eraser wheel with no luck, but I did chicken out and not press too hard with it. I'll give it another shot and see what happens!!!

 

[Butch]

I would hit it with a heat gun to help soften it up even more and then try to scrap it with a putty scraper depending on how much is there

 

[noremac]

just be careful and dont burn your paint with either the heat gun or eraser wheel

 

[frito-bandito]

I appreciate the help, I'll be sure to update y'all on the outcome. Just that one little thing drives me nuts, other than that the body is almost flawless.