Iflyfish Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) A previous post on how to remove oxidation on fiberglass showed me how to refinish Casper, my '87 Sunrader. I am posting pre pics and will add to this as the project is finished. As a note of interest I tried WD40 and a plastic ice scraper to remove some of the silicone overage around the windows and it worked! I have ordered another product specific to this purpose ReMov Silicone Adhesive Polyurethane & Gum https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_dp_s_web_0?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ReMov+Silicone+Adhesive+Polyurethane+%26+Gum I'll let you know how it works. I also ordered plastic scraper for the job https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HLWB0BM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Here are the "pre" pics. The 5th picture down shows where I removed silicone overage with WD40 on the lower corner of the window. Edited March 21, 2018 by Iflyfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Iflyfish said: A previous post on how to remove oxidation on fiberglass showed me how to refinish Casper, my '87 Sunrader. I am posting pre pics and will add to this as the project is finished. As a note of interest I tried WD40 and a plastic ice scraper to remove some of the silicone overage around the windows and it worked! I have ordered another product specific to this purpose ReMov Silicone Adhesive Polyurethane & Gum https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_dp_s_web_0?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ReMov+Silicone+Adhesive+Polyurethane+%26+Gum I'll let you know how it works. I also ordered plastic scraper for the job https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HLWB0BM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Here are the "pre" pics. The 5th picture down shows where I removed silicone overage with WD40 on the lower corner of the window. Mineral spirits or paint thinner will do the same job, but much cheaper. I use the 1” plastic putty knife as a scraper. Does a great job and doesn’t scratch the paint. Put the mineral spirits in a plastic spray bottle at let it sit a bit before scraping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Your rubber seal must have been leaking so either way it needs to be replaced. I would try to get just enough off so you could remove the locking strip and take the windows out. Windows can then be cleaned up on a flat surface with curved side hanging off. I like goo gone for removing that kind of stuff. The oil makes it roll right off. You will need new rubber seal. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Looks like the passenger side front upper window is cracked. I think they are in the $275 EA,.+ shipping, range. There is a suitable substitute for the seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, fred heath said: Mineral spirits or paint thinner will do the same job, but much cheaper. I use the 1” plastic putty knife as a scraper. Does a great job and doesn’t scratch the paint. Put the mineral spirits in a plastic spray bottle at let it sit a bit before scraping. I am with Fred on this one, I have tried the silicone removers and they are a waste of money. If the caulk is not silicone then paint thinner will do a great job on removing it. I wet a paper towel with thinner and lay it on the caulk covered with plastic wrap on side walls I tape the towel and plastic in place to let it soak for some time, will come off easy (not silicone) If it is silicone the thinner will act as a lubricant making the removal easier, still very hard. If you are lucky the person that slopped the caulk on did not bother to clean first, which helps alot! I use a variety of scrappers depending on where the caulk is, including plastic razor blades. My front window was so slopped up with caulk I removed it to clean and reseal, it was a real mess, similar to yours. Edited March 22, 2018 by jjrbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 14 hours ago, WME said: Looks like the passenger side front upper window is cracked. I think they are in the $275 EA,.+ shipping, range. There is a suitable substitute for the seal Thanks, I had read that they were available. Any more info on source for windows and seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Again great input from you guys!! Thank you for your thoughtful posts. I will post pics as this project emerges. Iflyfishwithmytoyfriends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Windows- they don't have a website. You have to call them https://www.yelp.com/biz/advantage-rv-center-napa Rubber seal 2 parts https://www.amazon.com/Trim-Lok-Locking-Weather-Stripping-Two-Piece/dp/B00NL48HSE?th=1 https://www.amazon.com/Trim-Lok-LK937-25-Rubber-Locking-Gaskets/dp/B00NL48VUS/ref=pd_bxgy_328_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00NL48VUS&pd_rd_r=TG88GQM3AJAZSG1JW4Y4&pd_rd_w=YY2oT&pd_rd_wg=qJKZf&psc=1&refRID=TG88GQM3AJAZSG1JW4Y4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) OOPS Window is $295, this is the source. https://www.adventurervnapa.com/ Window trim here. https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/locking-gasket/two-piece If your feeling sexy they have a chrome locking strip I guess Linda types faster than I do Edited March 22, 2018 by WME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Somewhat confusing, there is both an 'Advantage RV' and an 'Adventure RV' in Napa. As I recall, when I checked on Google a number of years ago, they're only a couple of blocks apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Great stuff you guys! Thanks Iflyfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 OK so is it Adventure or Advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I'm going to trust Linda on this one:- Advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yeah not the fancy assed RV dealership. Deans is a small RV place that mostly does repair and mostly Sunraders. They almost completely rebuilt my friend Jon's after a serious accident. He was going to sell it but it came back so pretty he couldn't part with it Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks Linda, good info. I appreciate your consistently helpful posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Update on Silicone project. The silicone was very thick and incredibly hard. I came up with an alternative. Cut strips of towel, saturate with silicone remover and let set for many hours and it comes off!! Here are some pics. The project is not done yet but wanted to share the hack I came up with. See original images above to compare. Edited April 5, 2018 by Iflyfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 that cleaned up nicely. looks way better with the ugly silicone gone. there is a product made by DuPont, "prep-sol". it will "cut", or remove silicone. used primarily as a pre painting cleaning agent for automotive finishers. joe from dover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 3 hours ago, hunkaman said: that cleaned up nicely. looks way better with the ugly silicone gone. there is a product made by DuPont, "prep-sol". it will "cut", or remove silicone. used primarily as a pre painting cleaning agent for automotive finishers. joe from dover. Thanks, it is not finished yet but making good progress. I have been using another silicone remover but think that with the method of using strips of terrycloth towels, soaked in remover and taped to the old silicone is working. Whew!! I will post more images as we proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I don't know if your remover tends to dry out as it works it's magic, but covering with Saran Wrap will keep it wetter longer. The same 'trick' works if you're ever using paint stripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Great idea Derek! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Not done yet but had to get out of Dodge, Florence Oregon, Oregon Coast. Iflyfishproudlyinmytoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 WOW ifly very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, markwilliam1 said: WOW ifly very nice! Thanks, labor of love! Work in progress. Well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I agree! When I Zepped Granny my arms were tired from all the scrubbing but the results well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88yotarader Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 5/29/2018 at 6:07 PM, Iflyfish said: Not done yet but had to get out of Dodge, Florence Oregon, Oregon Coast. Iflyfishproudlyinmytoy Did ya end up finishing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iflyfish Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Currently replacing tail lights with LEDs. Will post pics when done. The project was put on hold and now active again. Should be done with the Barkeep/Zep project in a couple of weeks. I will update as that happens. Thanks for the interest. Iflyfishwithsorearms Edited August 4, 2019 by Iflyfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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