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jbres
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Oct 06, 2014

question on cleaning old sealant before applying new

I found a few spots on my TT around windows and other sides that I need to go over with caulking. This is not the roof, sides only. What should I be using to clean the old caulk first before applying ...
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majorgator
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Oct 06, 2014
stickdog wrote:
Get a caulk removal tool, remove old caulk, clean area with denatured alcohol, apply new caulk. Caulking over old caulk is like lipstick on a pig.

^^^^THIS^^^^
Not that there's anything wrong with mineral spirits, but I prefer denatured alcohol because it cleans better and dries faster.

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