I bought a solvent for exactly that. I'm trying to remember what it's called.

http://www.nothingbuthardware.com/774228.html

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mckan...silicone-caulk-remover-gel-mckanica-silicone-caulk-remover-gel--pi-2151182.html

 

I bought a solvent for exactly that. I'm trying to remember what it's called.

http://www.nothingbuthardware.com/774228.html

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mckan...silicone-caulk-remover-gel-mckanica-silicone-caulk-remover-gel--pi-2151182.html

Thanks John, if you remember the name, please let me know. I have seen a variety of solvents for this use- some of which claim to be safe for Gelcoat. I was hoping I could get the referral of a specific product someone else has had positive results with so I don't have to take a chance on negative results on my Gelcoat.

Thanks
Jason

 

Gonna bump this thread cuz I need an answer as well...anyone else wanna take a stab at it?

 

works great!
use with plastic razor blades or scraper

 

This is exactly what I use and it works great. It also comes in a small non-aerosol can similar to "Goof-off", which is what I opted for. It also removes caulk. I just saturated the area with a rag full of this stuff, let is sit for a minute or two and wiped it off.

 

I ended up using ANTI-BOND 2015 from west marine. I would not highly recommended it but it got the job done after several applications and did not appear to damage the Gelcoat. I would recommend "trimming the fat" with a razor blade before hand or you may be there for a while. Also buy some extra plastic scrapers because the solvent will eat them up. I used 3M adhesive caulk to reattach since it has 10 screws holding it in. Still can't figure out why the factory would use 4200 for this purpose.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Its BoatLife's "Release". Works great.
http://boatlife.ipower.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=67

 

FWIW, I am involved in the exact same project as we speahk; replacing all 4 porthole windows. I had the same problem and found that laquer thinner would do an acceptable job....now for the getting the screws started again...grrrrrrr

Ray

 

I used a fresh new razor to trim off most of it and actually kinda shaved the surface a little. I then took laquer thinner and washed it followed by a little compound on a polishing wheel. That was when I removed the old emblems on the radar arch which were siliconed on. The new versions were slightly smaller and thats why I hit it with the wheel prior to installing the new emblems.

 

I used wd 40 on 5200 as well as a razor. It did the job.

 

I'd stay away from razor blades and use the 3M product mentioned previously. The blade will remove gel coat. Takes an extra couple of minutes to not use a razor but worth it. Use a plastic ice scraping type plastic blade or a flex blade used in applying bondo to a car body. Acetone also works but not as good as the 3 M. I have also used graffiti remover with good success. But the 3 M is best... My 3M can is liquid with a small squirt spout, not an aerosol.

 

I have used Goof Off for years. It does the job just as good as the 3M and is cheaper. Effortless for removal of adhesive. Just spray on and wipe off, follow it with some wax and it will look great.