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Billzo
Explorer
Sep 30, 2018

Tricks for Faster Dicor Removal?

I've noticed that the seams between the front cap and back cap and roof have split open after some brutal summers. So, it's time to redo them and a couple of other sections on the roof. I'd like to reduce the amount of time it takes to remove all of the old (I assume it's) Dicor on these seams. Any tricks? I've previously used putty knives and it's such a process.
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  • Billzo's avatar
    Billzo
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2018
    I've got the Eternabond, what do you recommend to clean the old stuff for the best adhesion?

    I've got an oscillator, I'll look around for a blade.
  • Beaker's avatar
    Beaker
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2018
    Leave it, clean it and install Eternabond over the seam side to side


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  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2018
    They make special caulk removal blades for oscillating tools - there rounded and if used correctly won't damage rubber roofs.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Sep 30, 2018
    Heat gun on low or a hair dryer and a plastic putty knife.

    I don't remove all the old caulk, just the loose stuff. Clean well and apply the new Dicor on top of the old caulk.

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