Removing Shower Door Glue From Tub

Apply a thin layer of acetone to the glue.

Removing shower door glue from tub.

Treat with 100 mineral spirits paint thinner first. The smooth surface of the bathtub naturally makes it easy to clean. Heat it up with a blow dryer on high or your iron on high no steam with paper towels between the glue and the iron so you don t ruin the iron. Soak paper towels in undiluted white vinegar.

Scrub the area with a brush or plastic pad rinse then dry the surfaces with a clean. Step 2 press the towel against the glue so that the paper towels stick to the shower. Spray a chemical caulk removal solvent onto the caulk to help soften it for removal. Test acetone in small quantities to check for damage to the fiberglass insert.

Be sure to hold the knife parallel to the wall and tub not perpendicular. Use a paintbrush or foam brush to apply the solution and to work it into the gap left by the removed caulk. Leave the paper towels to sit on the glue spot for several hours. Acetone is primarily used as a degreaser.

Caulk removers are sold alongside caulk at most home improvement stores. Acetone nail polish remover will help dissolve the glue for easier removal. Save pin it see more images. Apply caulk softener to the side rails of the door and remove the screws that hold it to the tile there are usually three screws on each side.

When an adhesive hits the surface of the bathtub it has a tendency to streak or pool. Let that sit for a a few minutes then use single edge blade or metal caulk scraper to remove. Step 1 remove excess adhesive with scraper removing excess adhesive from a bathtub is much easier than removing it from painted walls or concrete floors. After the softener has worked for half an hour begin removing the caulk using a caulk removal tool and a razor blade holder.