Anyone know of a chemical or solvent that easily removes silicon rubber without damaging painted metal? I use silicon on my chronically leaky oil drain plug and always have a hard time removing it after each oil change. (using silicon is much easier and less expensive than replacing the oil pan!)<br>I don't like to scrape it too much for fear of scratching the oil pan and eventually causing rust....<br>I have heard that gasoline works well.....<br>Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

Starting fluid works great.<br>And you'll be happy while your doing it. ;D<br><br><br> : Eddie : 8)

 

WD 40 mite work too

 

Automotive paint supply houses carry a product for removing silicon that will not hurt the paint.<br><br>Bob

 

Here is a thought from a beer infested, muddled mind.<br>A number of our deuce and a halfs and five tons have problems with the drain plug leaking. We've used copper washers between the pan and the drain plug. The copper is soft enough to forn a nice seal between the plug and pan and you dont have to worry about the silicon.

 

Why not just get a quick drain plug from Geno's...this will end the need to take the drain plug out once its installed

http://www.genosgarage.com/