Cleaning Pod exterior

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Well, I don't know exactly what they use, but it's most likely silicone based. If so, my experience has been that it can't be removed in it's entirely without damaging the surface. The only exception to that is where the caulk is on a flat hard surface like glass and can be scraped off with a razor. Once silicone sets the bonding strength is pretty incredible. If you figure out a way to remove it without damage please let us know. Anything chemical based will damage the finish on the POD. In this case I would probably resign myself to live with it. Good luck! 

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Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Topic: Cleaning Pod exterior Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 1:32pm
	Well, I don't know exactly what they use, but it's most likely silicone based. If so, my experience has been that it can't be removed in it's entirely without damaging the surface. The only exception to that is where the caulk is on a flat hard surface like glass and can be scraped off with a razor. Once silicone sets the bonding strength is pretty incredible. If you figure out a way to remove it without damage please let us know. Anything chemical based will damage the finish on the POD. In this case I would probably resign myself to live with it. Good luck!

2dogseniors Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2014 Location: Hixson, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 1:18pm
	We have a new 178 Pod, which we keep at a storage site (subdivision bans RVs). Made the mistake of parking next to a fence with trees over-hanging the lot. One of the trees dropped a lot of sap on the back on the Pod. I washed off the residue and today started polishing the exterior. In the process, I discovered that the Forest River caulkers were very sloppy and I have a lot of clear droplets on the surface. Question: Does anyone know what kind of clear caulk Forest River uses on seals and seams and what is the preferred cleaner of remove the caulk residue.? I have read that acetone will damage the gel coat so I worry about using the right chemical.
	2dogSeniors 2004 Ford Expedition 2015 R-Pod 178 with risers