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Old 07 February 2014, 10:41   #21
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If you use a stanley blade try rounding the tips to reduce scratching.
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Old 07 February 2014, 20:37   #22
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petrol
Has anyone tried petrol or isoproponol alcohol based cleaner for these kind of removal jobs?
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Old 08 February 2014, 06:59   #23
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Used wd40 or so mad to soften the silicone on Mac rib, worked a treat, but still an effort. Don't know if it would work on sika though.
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