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FSogol

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3. A razor knife and some solvent can remove the caulk residue.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 04:11 PM

Jan 2012

Some rubbing alcohol can remove mold and clean the surface. You'll need a piece of trim or rubber grommets to cover holes under the frame. You could also just fill the holes with grout. Probably an easy job for a handyman.

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getting rid of glass shower doors [View all] CTyankee Jan 2012 OP

I've had to pull mine out several times to regrout the tile underneath, paint it, Warpy Jan 2012 #1

Thanks. I think this is a bit beyond us so maybe my handyman can do it... CTyankee Jan 2012 #2

A razor knife and some solvent can remove the caulk residue. FSogol Jan 2012 #3

Can one strong guy do this or would it take a couple of people? CTyankee Jan 2012 #4

Hard to say over the web. FSogol Jan 2012 #5

That's my guess, too. CTyankee Jan 2012 #6

I took mine out years ago NEOhiodemocrat Jan 2012 #7

I would probably screw up too much! That's just me, not a very technical person in any way! CTyankee Jan 2012 #8

An easy way to cut through the caulk holding the tracks in place . . . . Stinky The Clown Jan 2012 #9