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07-08-2011, 01:21 PM

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You can get silicone remover from most hardware stores but it doesn't work very well, what was mentioned above is usually the best approach.

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thanks for the tips. dsf

Looks like I am going to get busy this weekend.

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07-08-2011, 02:06 PM

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I'd be thinking about just cutting out the bead/fillet (not disturbing the silicone between the glass panes) and then lay a new bead.

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