s130 Posted January 23, 2006 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2006 The previous owner of my car decided to put silicone around the seals of the windows and targa tops instead of replacing the seals. I now have a problem of bits of silicone on my chrome trimming parts. Does anyone know the best way to remove the silicone (which has been there for at least a few years) so I can clean and polish up the chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted January 23, 2006 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2006 Try Brasso.MOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill mackay Posted January 24, 2006 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2006 goof off bill mackay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill mackay Posted January 24, 2006 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2006 try goof off it removes every thing but paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriz Posted January 24, 2006 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2006 Somtimes a soft gum eraser with light pressure can help break it loose depending on the grade of silicone and if you can get to it. But I have never done it on chrome just glass and metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halz Posted January 24, 2006 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2006 Use Autosol - its by far the best chrome/metal polish I've ever used. It should also remove your silicone residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agemeansnothing Posted January 24, 2006 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2006 Bill Mackay that's no Z it looks like a Lotus Elise!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s130 Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted January 24, 2006 Cheers guys, I will try a few of them tonight. I too have used and use Autosol but may just have to use a bit more elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theianmonster Posted January 24, 2006 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2006 the same thing happened to me. although i royally ****ed my chrome getting some of it off, go with the other guys' ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 24, 2006 Share #10 Posted January 24, 2006 Mineral turps or laquer thinners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun_in_my_z Posted January 24, 2006 Share #11 Posted January 24, 2006 No laquer thinners. You will really mess it up that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Bravo 6 Posted January 24, 2006 Share #12 Posted January 24, 2006 G'Day Hayden,Can't say for sure whether it would work but, I've cleaned paint residue off of brass window handles and softened Estapol on fishing rod runners by soaking them in Lemon juice or Lime juice for a couple of hours, then used a stiff bristled brush (NOT WIRE). The juice contains a very mild acid. Don't forget to rinse thoroughly with water.If you try it, I'd be interested to know how you get on.Rick.:devious: :devious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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