I have started to refurbish the old wood windows on my house. I am removing as much old caulk as I can and then use a good latex caulk. My problem is that the old owner applied silicone caulk in a very sloppy manner and then tried to paint over it. Needless to say it looks terrible......my problem is removing the old silicone caulk.
What is the best way to remove this old stuff and how can I be sure that I "got it all" so the next coat of paint doesn't peel again? I have tried a sharp paint scraper, razor scraper and knife, sharp chisels, etc. with mixed results at best. It seems like the first pass removes alot, but each subsequent pass removes a little more each time until I gouge the wood. Any help would be appreciated!