Super glue removal - Help
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Super glue removal - Help
My father got super glue on the bumper of my mothers brand new Benz. Does anybody know of a way to remove it without damaging the paint / finish to badly? We need to get it fixed before my mother sees it...lol
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I would try using detail clay first. An aggressive clay if you have that option. If clay doesn't "grab" it and pull it off of that surface, try Goo-Gone. Your local supermarket may cary it in the cleaning isle, if not go to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/MAGIC-AMERICA-.../dp/B00006IBNJ
http://www.amazon.com/MAGIC-AMERICA-.../dp/B00006IBNJ
From thew superglue website
Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.
Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).
Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:
Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.
Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
Mike
Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.
Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).
Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:
Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.
Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
Mike
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RE: "Acetone" - good stuff from Vigman. So I still suggest to try the clay first, but if it doesn't work, if you are going to use a solution of some kind, you can try goo-gone or acetone..
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From thew superglue website
Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.
Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).
Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:
Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.
Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
Mike
Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.
Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).
Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:
Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.
Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
Mike
Acetone is also a paint thinner/stripper.
Here's a how-to on using acetone to remove spray paint:
Originally Posted by http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Spray-Paint-off-a-Car
Acetone
1
Purchase some acetone, a chemical solvent that can be purchased in large bottles for big jobs but which is also found in most nail polish removers if you just need to treat a small area.
2
Apply acetone to a small, inconspicuously located section of the damage. Either dip a rag in the acetone to apply it or dab it on with the brush included with nail polish remover. Wipe the surface clean immediately with a clean, dry rag, and wait a minute or two.
3
Continue incremental acetone application on the test area. If your car’s paint becomes discolored or faded, do not apply any more acetone. If your car’s paint seems unaffected, but the spray paint remains as well, try applying some more acetone and this time rubbing the affected area a little before wiping clean with a dry rag. The spray paint may come right off on the first pass, but it may take a little scrubbing and repeated applications, especially if it is thick in spots. The clearcoat finish on most vehicles is much more durable than spray paint, so you won’t easily damage it, but controlled, incremental testing in a small area minimizes the risk of damage and ensures that any damage that does occur will be small.
1
Purchase some acetone, a chemical solvent that can be purchased in large bottles for big jobs but which is also found in most nail polish removers if you just need to treat a small area.
2
Apply acetone to a small, inconspicuously located section of the damage. Either dip a rag in the acetone to apply it or dab it on with the brush included with nail polish remover. Wipe the surface clean immediately with a clean, dry rag, and wait a minute or two.
3
Continue incremental acetone application on the test area. If your car’s paint becomes discolored or faded, do not apply any more acetone. If your car’s paint seems unaffected, but the spray paint remains as well, try applying some more acetone and this time rubbing the affected area a little before wiping clean with a dry rag. The spray paint may come right off on the first pass, but it may take a little scrubbing and repeated applications, especially if it is thick in spots. The clearcoat finish on most vehicles is much more durable than spray paint, so you won’t easily damage it, but controlled, incremental testing in a small area minimizes the risk of damage and ensures that any damage that does occur will be small.
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