Made a mistake with my roof :(

[sepota]

Hi

I use the silicon to stop water leaking and some got on my roof

Is there any product / way i could clean my roof?


Any help.will be appreciated

Thanks

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[bluptgm3]

Razor blade?


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[sepota]

It in the fabric

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[sepota]

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[Vintage42]

... I use the silicon to stop water leaking and some got on my roof... Is there any product / way i could clean my roof?

Why did you apply this sealant there?
It looks like you applied the sealant to the canvas roof where it meets the soft foam gasket around the body. This gasket is not supposed to be water-tight. It allows some water to pass through to the sealing ring, which is a gutter that you see when you relax the top a little. The sealing ring leads the water to drain boxes on each side behind the doors.
The sealant has impregnated the canvas and has no effect on a leak that you may have in the sealing ring.

[sepota]

Indeed anyway to remove it from the fabric?

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[BimmerBreaker]

The google machine says to douse a rag in alcohol and dab the surface

My intuition says to test an inconspicuous area of the fabric in gradually more aggressive solvents until you find something that works to remove/dissolve the RTV without damaging the fabric. Whatever you use make sure to clean it up well afterwards

[BladeRunner919]

You can buy specific silicone seal remover, which I've used in a bathroom, but I'd be wary of putting it on fabric.

[pepz]

The google machine says to douse a rag in alcohol and dab the surface

My intuition says to test an inconspicuous area of the fabric in gradually more aggressive solvents until you find something that works to remove/dissolve the RTV without damaging the fabric. Whatever you use make sure to clean it up well afterwards

+1

I would try isopropal rubbing alcohol, but try it it inconspicuous place to ensure it doesn't discolor your fabric

[Vintage42]

I think any attempt to remove the silicone adhesive/caulk will be harmful. All the online advice is for removing its residue from hard surfaces, not from broad embedment and absorption into a fabric convertible top. Sealant that has leaked from around attempts to bond the rear window trim can be scraped off enough to install a new window. But there is nothing to scrape here.
Rather than try to scrape or dissolve it, I would test whether black marker pen might hide it.
But then, the problem of the leak remains.
More needs to be known about that leak, for which he ought to add to a leak thread, or start a new one. I don't want to add a dozen posts about diagnosing and fixing a sealing ring leak to this thread on removing silicone sealant.

[sepota]

It a dark blue roof a dye maybe?

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[jclausen]

I would just live with it if it's in the fabric it's in there

[zellamay]

I would just live with it if it's in the fabric it's in there

I agree. In a month you won't even notice it.

[JeffPortland]

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Step one! Don't panic! Step two take a careful approach.

First think I would try is a recommended cleaner product for the soft top. Soap and water is a pretty effective way to wash most things and considered safe for the car.
https://www.autogeek.net/raggtopp-pr...abric-kit.html

[gfish]

Hello Sepota...

Just sent you a private message about a similar experience.

G Fish

[byterrr]

Hello Sepota...

Just sent you a private message about a similar experience.

G Fish

Why not just post it here

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[bluptgm3]

Simply coat the rest of the area with additional thin film.....,


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[sepota]

Ok i made it with this product

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[Vintage42]

So that is paint thinner (mineral spirits)? It did a great job!