Use a zip tool to disconnect two pieces of siding.
How to remove flashing adhesive off vynl siding.
To remove a piece at your eye level slide the zip tool under the piece above that one.
Repeat until all the tape residue.
How to remove tape residue from vinyl.
Place the putty knife under an edge of the tape and begin to push the tape loose.
If necessary remove a few pieces of siding nail the undersill then replace the siding.
Both have properties that safely dissolve the tape residue without.
And seal with silicone caulk.
Zip tools disconnect a higher piece from a lower piece.
You may need to use a flat straight edge such as a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the adhesive from the vinyl.
Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool.
Scrape the sticky tape from the vinyl using a putty knife.
Reveal the nails anchoring a piece to the wall by sticking the zip tool under the bottom of the piece above it.
Wipe the paper towel over the affected area of your vinyl surface.
Use a dry rag or cloth to gradually loosen the residue.
If you need two or more pieces of flashing overlap the joints by 4 in.
Remove all loosened sticky tape from the vinyl.