Removal of old shower door sweep

Quick Learner from Los Angeles, CA

Jun 5, 2016 3:52 pm

I recently purchased a 10-332 frameless shower door sweep from you. Now that I have the time to replace the old one (which is all filled with unsightly fungus), I see that it is very closely adherent to the shower door, and very difficult to remove. Do you have any suggestion about how to go about removing it?

6 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jun 7, 2016 1:06 pm

I would try a solvent like acetone, denatured alcohol or possibly lacquer thinner. You could try a little heat, but not too hot. You could damage the glass in the door with high heat. Maybe use a hair dryer as apposed to a heat gun.

Home Owner from Los Angeles, CA

Jun 7, 2016 2:40 pm

Thank you, Dave. It occurred to me after I posted my question that acetone might work, and as I had some handy, I tried it. It worked well, and the new sweep is installed without problems.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jun 8, 2016 11:25 am

Great! That's usually my first go-to, as well. I'm glad it worked out. If you ever need anything else, let me know.

Home Owner from Silicon Valley

Jul 9, 2016 10:26 pm

If it needs to be removed with a solvent does that mean that it needs to be installed with an adhesive?

Thanks

Paul from SWISCO

Jul 12, 2016 11:57 am

The 10-332 is made to squeeze onto a 3/8" thick glass without adhesive. If you do need to use an adhesive, we recommend clear silicone.