how do u remove crazy glue from paint?
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how do u remove crazy glue from paint?
well as murhpys law goes i dropped
some crazy glue on the trunk of my car, and i can not find anything to remove it with. anyone have any ideas?
some crazy glue on the trunk of my car, and i can not find anything to remove it with. anyone have any ideas?
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I would try Goo Be Gone 1st. WD 40 may also work. Clay bar- then polish.
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The WD40 worked for me in a similar situation. If you haven't done it yet, hop over to the Car Care Forum. I'm sure one of those experts over there can help.
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If it were me I'd use Prepsol or similar. Should come right off.
If not they sell super glue remover at Ace or Lowes etc. I have no idea how that will treat your paint so try it in the well known unseen area first... http://www.acehardware.com/sm-duro-a...i-1418920.html
IF the surface it fell on was well waxed or oily, it MIGHT pop off with lateral pressure, and if this is the case a clay bar MIGHT work. Worth a try, because it is safe. Super glues do not always bond. If it IS bonded, it may well pull the paint with it if you try to force it off so be careful
The only other ways to remove super glue is heat (you'd probably melt the paint at about the same time, plus when you do this it makes seriously nasty fumes), or soaking with acetone (which may also damage your paint.) so be very careful and test in on an unseen panel first.
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If not they sell super glue remover at Ace or Lowes etc. I have no idea how that will treat your paint so try it in the well known unseen area first... http://www.acehardware.com/sm-duro-a...i-1418920.html
IF the surface it fell on was well waxed or oily, it MIGHT pop off with lateral pressure, and if this is the case a clay bar MIGHT work. Worth a try, because it is safe. Super glues do not always bond. If it IS bonded, it may well pull the paint with it if you try to force it off so be careful
The only other ways to remove super glue is heat (you'd probably melt the paint at about the same time, plus when you do this it makes seriously nasty fumes), or soaking with acetone (which may also damage your paint.) so be very careful and test in on an unseen panel first.
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Negative.
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Many brands of nail polish remover contain acetone. Many households already have it around anyway. It's worth a try before running out to buy all sorts of other stuff to try.
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
Removing Super Glue
Super Glue is renowned the world over for the strength of its bonds, it versatility of use, and easy application. Whether a hole needs a seal or a crack needs repairing, Super Glue is the first thing that craftspersons, hobbyists, and contractors use for all their construction or repair needs.
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).
Super Glue is renowned the world over for the strength of its bonds, it versatility of use, and easy application. Whether a hole needs a seal or a crack needs repairing, Super Glue is the first thing that craftspersons, hobbyists, and contractors use for all their construction or repair needs.
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).
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Many brands of nail polish remover contain acetone. Many households already have it around anyway. It's worth a try before running out to buy all sorts of other stuff to try.
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
Common houshold nail polish remover did not make a dent in the removal process.
Good find though
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When we had our hobby shop we sold "Hot Stuff" they made a ACC remover. I've been out of the hobby industry for 10 years so I don't know if they're still in business.
Found it.....
Hot stuff
Super Solvent
Super Solvent Get Yourself Unglued!
Super Solvent is a remarkable de-bonder and cleaner for any instant glue. This product can be used for hand clean-up whenever you are manipulating small parts with your fingertips. It even unglues parts that have already been super-glued together! Super Solvent is not a thinner for instant glue and some fabric, colorings or materials may be affected, so test-patch on an inconspicuous place.
The below costs are a PER UNIT cost.
Size 2.0 oz
$5.98
Found it.....
Hot stuff
Super Solvent
Super Solvent Get Yourself Unglued!
Super Solvent is a remarkable de-bonder and cleaner for any instant glue. This product can be used for hand clean-up whenever you are manipulating small parts with your fingertips. It even unglues parts that have already been super-glued together! Super Solvent is not a thinner for instant glue and some fabric, colorings or materials may be affected, so test-patch on an inconspicuous place.
The below costs are a PER UNIT cost.
Size 2.0 oz
$5.98
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Some good ideas here. Just hope you can get it off without damaging the paint. Best of luck.
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Best advice is to contact the manufacturer of the specific "crazy glue" you spilled on the car and/or read the label for the chemical makeup.
You don't want to be using any product that might cause damage to the paint making it worse...
You don't want to be using any product that might cause damage to the paint making it worse...
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Introducing common sense and a logical method of solving a problem always causes trouble.
My next suggestion was gonna be
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. Try a little acetone, and be carefull with it.
: lol lol lol 
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At my local hobby shop they sold some kind of debonder. They told me they weren't sure what it would do to the paint. They told me I might try to get the area extremely cold and it might pop off. I was very very careful and and the debonder took it off. Just be very careful and test the debonder on the paint in area that can't be seen(under the rocker). Good Luck!!
