just as an update. I bought my table saw, and mineral spirits. the mineral spirits is taking the silver stuff off no problem, thank goodness! I'm taking today(hopefully ONLY today) to remove ALL caulking possible, at this time. I'm sure I will encounter more, but for now I have tons, and tons of it to remove. at night, after removing caulking, I can read and learn what to do next. Monday we will be continuing on the frame, and honestly not a lot of it needs replacing so it won't take too long. then, the panels, lights, and from there its mostly fun times! ill be back I'm sure, thanks for the tips guys