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Removing old sealant from fiberglass roof

Teleman
Explorer
Explorer
I need to replace the Maxx Aire Fan Dome on my Airstream Land Yacht. Any tips for removing the old sealant and sealing the new fan? I've done a similar job on a metal roof but with a square fan using butyl tape and lap seal. Thanks in advance!
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JoeH
Explorer III
Explorer III
Instead of a plastic scraper, look at using plastic razor blades... you can get them at most auto supply places ( Advance Auto, etc.) They are safe and do a good job and don't flex like a scraper.
Joe
2013 Dutch Star 4338- all electric
Toad is 2015 F-150 with bikes,kayaks and Harley aboard

Teleman
Explorer
Explorer
gbopp wrote:
Plastic scraper with a hair dryer. Or, a heat gun on low.

Ok thanks. I have a heat gun.

stripit
Explorer
Explorer
gbopp wrote:
Plastic scraper with a hair dryer. Or, a heat gun on low.

This is how I did it a couple of years ago. Was a slow process, but once you get started should not take more than 1 hour, at least that was how it went for me.
Stacey Frank
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2019 Tesla Model X
2015 Cadillac SRX we Tow
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gbopp
Explorer
Explorer
Plastic scraper with a hair dryer. Or, a heat gun on low.