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08-12-2019, 06:33 AM #1
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Solvent to clean butyl tape residue on tpo roof?
I will be installing a new vent fan. I have watched many videos on the procedure. They all use some sort of solvent to clean the butyl tape residue left from the old vent. I want to use something that does a good job cleaning the residue, but do not want to harm the tpo roof. I have tried the Alpha Systems website. Seems to be dead.
Can someone refer me to the right solvent?2016 Ford F-150
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08-12-2019, 08:11 AM #2
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Following. I haven’t been able to find much info either.
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08-12-2019, 09:07 AM #3
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All of this is discussed at length in the thread I referenced previously: https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...an-Replacement
Gene (gbkims) posted a detailed response (see post 13) when I asked the same question last year. Please take a moment and read through the thread again.
FYI, I didn't need any solvent.2017 Ford F-350 DRW 6.7L Platinum
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08-12-2019, 09:38 AM #4
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Sometimes can warm up the sticky stuff and roll/push with fingertips(kinda hard on the fingers), depends on how sticky the original butyl tape is.
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08-12-2019, 10:21 AM #5
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i have used mineral spirits on a clean rag to clean up some dirty lap sealant prior to putting on some additional sealant. Worked well
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08-13-2019, 04:28 AM #7
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Thank you, howson. I read every post including #13 . I guess what I was looking for was the Alpha Systems (or GD) approved solvent to clean the butyl tape. Based on the thread PPG SX330 Wax & Grease Remover works well, but I did not see any reference to it being approved for use on the Alpha Systems TPO roof. Yes, I did see the references to the chemical makeup being similar to the Super Flex adhesive. I was just looking for an officially approved chemical. The TT is only 3 weeks old. I don't want to run in to any potential warranty issues.
Thanks for the info. It was a great thread. I am hoping my luck will be like yours and I will have very little residue left on the tpo.2016 Ford F-150
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