Removing Gummy Residue from Fiberglass?

[Anne-Marie L]

I did try nail polish remover on the gummy residue....but when it didn't work (it kind of smeared it around instead of removing it), it quickly got thoroughly cleaned off when I got out the Comet instead. I had to use a couple of applications of Comet on a wet scrubby sponge and a washcloth, rinsing very well several times too. So, no danger of any acetone being left behind!

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by tractors1

Never noticed a gelcoat issue in the 45 years I've used acetone on fiberglass. Of course the container has warnings about flammability.

Me either and I've used it on the plexiglass windows to remove a ton of stickers. Didn't hurt the plexi either,

[DaveWI]

Has anyone tried plain rubbing alcohol on a paper towel? Works great on tree sap.

[k corbin]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Me either and I've used it on the plexiglass windows to remove a ton of stickers. Didn't hurt the plexi either,

This is the plastic industry statement about the use of acetone on plexiglass
"Not recommended for continuous use. Immediate damage may occur such as severe crazing, cracking, or permeation losses."

This is an example of the statement "use at your own risk". Damage may happen, or it may not

[Bill Robison]

Super job on your interior! All your work paid off in the end!! Bill

Originally Posted by Anne-Marie L

All clean!
A very productive day....I ground some surface rust off the tongue and painted it with rustproof paint.
I got the backsplash wall clean of it's gummy residue.
And I gave the ensolite a thorough cleaning, rinse and then sprayed with Concrobium Mold Control.

I also discovered a little leak, while working during a rain shower, inside the gaucho bench storage area. A tiny trickle from under the ensolite that only manifasts itself inside the bench. But has probably been leaking there for years, as I stuck paper towel in the low spot beneath the door and sopped up a ton of water. Got it dry and then put a fan inside the bench aimed at the low spot to try and dry it up further. May be coming from the front window or the belly band...who knows? But won't be trying to find it THIS year! Fortunately, I have inside winter storage.

[Madelinecap]

That Acetone is a very last resort. The Citrus De-solve-it , contractors solvent has worked well for the silicone all over Casita camper connections.

Alcohol works good on accidental permanent marker stains , and a few price labels.

[DaveWI]

Used rubbing alcohol on exterior, not plexiglass with good results.

[l.hoskins]

AIRCRAFT DECAL AND ADHESIVE REMOVER

It is specially formulated to not damage the fiberglass even if you have spider cracks or a caulky weather beaten finish. Its made for the aircraft industry to remove the stickers off the fiberglass hull. IT WORKED wonders on my 85 UHAUL CAMPER