Mineral turps get silicone off, It makes it go soggy and crumbly (if thats a word)) the you can scrape it off with your fingernails, and not damage the stainless trim.

Bill Mackay that's no Z it looks like a Lotus Elise!!!!!!!

you are correct the boss got it for me see gallery for z

I have had the best luck with wax and grease remover. i have used over a gallon of the stuff allready to get rid of grease and goo i have found smeared over all parts of the car.

Tom.

Maybe sandblasting might help