Black Window Sealant Goop

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Black Window Sealant Goop

Powerman5K
I am taking all the trim out of my interior for paint and the top rail and a frames are covered in the black tar like substance. Seriously, this stuff is the spit of Satan and sticks to EVERYTHING. As I'm typing its all over my fingers, phone, and anything else it touches. I've tried dish soap, degreaser, alcohol, and acetone. Nothing will remove it! Anyone know what this stuff is and more importantly, how to clean it up?
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

Gary Lewis
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That is the nastiest stuff I've ever experienced.  And I still don't know to get it off.  
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JimJam300
Have you tried paint thinner? I know that butyl rubber doesn't come off with alcohol or acetone but thinner works great.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

Powerman5K
That's what my Dad recommended. I'll try that tomorrow. I'll keep you posted if it works.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

BigBrother-84
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Try brake cleaner.
I had success, with something looking close to your pictures.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

Powerman5K
Another solid idea with the brake cleaner. I may yry gasoline or desiel.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

Powerman5K
As of this morning. Thinner seems to be the winner. I brush it on with a chip brush to soften it up. Then scrape with putty knife. Then use a cloth rag to get the remnants with more thinner. It's still not easy, but its manageable.  
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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JimJam300
Cool! Now you got liquid goop running everywhere I imagine.
1982 Bronco restomod in progress: Built 4.9L, T19 4spd, 9" 3.00 rear w/ Eaton TrueTrac, 31" tires, fuel injection soon
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

Powerman5K
It's a disaster. That stuff sticks to EVERYTHING. Made the mistake yesterday of scratching my "back side" 2 hours after cleaning up. That stain will be there forever.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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Re: Black Window Sealant Goop

351FUN
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If it's butyl rubber based, heptane is what we used at Michelin to clean that stuff off.  The other thing that works surprisingly well are the round tub of swipes, you can get them at the auto parts store for cleaning hands.  We had tubs of them everywhere in the plant.