Removing RVT silcone

[jetpilot08]

Anybody have any good tips on removing RVT silicone without damaging paint?

I have tried acetone, latex silicone remover, citrus cleaner and denatured alcohol.

 

[suva]

What kind of paint? I've had good luck using carb cleaner on engines without damaging the paint.

 

[jetpilot08]

What ever Yamaha puts on their superjets.

 

[kevbo]

Any petroleum solvent will swell silicone and many other rtv sealants. A mild solvent like mineral spirits (paint thinner) takes time but usually wont remove paint.

 

[Motorheads5]

Take an old t-shirt and wrap it around your hand and rub it off it worked great for removing RTV Silicone off my boat when I replaced all my window's.