mastic

[Steve_5090070]

Hi,

Does anyone know how to get excess mastic of the exterior panels of a caravan.

Steve

 

[RayS]

Srape off as much as you can using a blunt flat object - kitchen spatula comes to mind if HID is not looking. Then paper towel and white spirit, and rubber gloves probably a good idea too. Why the makers don't clean off the excess while it is still "new" and much easier to shift is another question.

 

[rob_jax]

Hi Steve,

If you mean that mastic that oozes in and out of, say, from behind the awning rail, due to daily temperature fluctuations - then I'd leave it be - the mastic sort of breathes in and out

If there's a big glob of butyl mastic on a panel, then Ray's recommendation of white spirit is the one to follow.

If it's the type that sets and doesn't soften in white spirit, then you can buy a dedicated cleaner - Innotec Seal and Bond remover - but check for compatibility first.

Robert

Robert