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Siliconed magnets on camper shell roof

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by JT_526, Oct 21, 2021.

  1. Oct 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    JT_526

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    Does anyone have any tips on how to remove siliconed magnets on top of camper shell?
    Previous owner said goo gone and heat would take it off but haven’t had any luck.
    Any tips would be helpful.
    Thanks in advance!
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  2. Oct 21, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    I’ve never seen that and I’m curious about the purpose. I would say use some fishing line or floss to get under it or a plastic scraper. Then adhesive remover or eraser for the remaining silicone. Heat won’t do much for the silicone.
     
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    It's just silicone. Take a razor blade to it to get it off.
     
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    He had antennas mounted on them.

    I’ll give that a try, thanks!
     
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    This. Try to use some dental floss to slice it off otherwise get a thin razor blade and gently slide under it. Adhesive remover and those eraser things probably won't work but isopropyl alcohol or WD-40 should help soften it. Most of the commercial silicon dissolvers will mess up your paint. Once you get the magnets off then try scraping the rest of it. You'll need to scrub it well then reapply whatever wax you use. If you want to try to let alcohol sit on it you can make a dam around it with Playdough or plumber's putty- (roll out a "snake", form it into a ring around the area then stick it to the surface and pour some alcohol on it; same thing you can do when you want to keep water on a piece of tile while drilling through it).
     
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    Vinegar will help remove silicone glue, its what I use for re-building fish tanks
     
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    A 1.5" putty knife(made out of thin metal) sharpened razor sharp would get the magnet off. then an eraser wheel of some sort to finish removing the silicone. Use a little glass cleaner as a lubricant to help with friction. You'll get good pushing power with the putty knife. Be carefull with getting too close to the painted surface.
     

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