Remove caulking smear

[not Steve Buscemi]

Hi, How can i remove old caulking smear from an aluminum window sill? I tried scraping some of it off but there is still some left. thanks

[xrongor]

what kind of caulking? latex? silicone? rubber?

for latex, try liquid fabric softer on a rag and a little patience.

for rubber and silicone, you're pretty much gonna have to scrape it off.

randy

[Joe Bobst]

Any common paint remover containing methylene chloride will remove virtually any caulking. May take a while longer with silicone, so just be patient. Use blue masking tape to protect nearby paint. HTH

Joe

[Norminn]

If it is a flat, smoothe surface a razor blade scraper (new blade) works nicely.