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Need to remove Silicon[e] spray

I need something to clean silicon spray from my carport so I can repaint.

Henry Lovvo
homeowner - Lady Lake , Fl, USA
2006

I presume you mean silicone, Henry. This is impractical to chemically remove, so professional paint shops forbid it being brought into their buildings. I'd recommend detergent plus pumice ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] scrubbed over the surfaces with a tampico brush, and hoping for the best.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2006

There are several silicone removers on market: Slide silicone remover is just one of them. One do it yourself mix:
10 ml dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid
8 ml dichlorometane
5 ml toluene
18 ml Xylene ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links]
Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Croatia
2006

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