Patent ID: 7198822

Claim:
A method of applying a silicone caulking compound to a surface, the method comprising the steps of: applying an unset end uncured bead of silicone caulking compound to a surface; spraying a surfactant solution on the applied bead of silicone caulking compound and on an area of the surface adjacent the applied bead of silicone caulking compound prior to setting of the applied bead of silicone caulking compound; prior to setting of the applied bead of silicone caulking compound, wiping excess silicone caulking compound from the surface while leaving a remaining portion of the applied silicone caulking on the surface with the surfactant solution sprayed on the area of the surface adjacent the applied bead of silicone caulking compound lubricating the surface to prevent smearing of the unset and uncured excess silicone caulking compound to the surface and facilitate removal thereof; and allowing the remaining portion of the applied silicone caulking compound to set on the surface.