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Some of us have been there and this will help with removing the excess Super glue...
Removing super glue from plastic surfaces can be a bit tricky because dried super glue is plastic, thus the removers are designed to eat through plastic. Unfortunately, if the surface is plastic, it can be damaged as well by these removers. There are other ways to loosen super glue, but they take time. However, it is often worth it to keep from causing more damage. Here’s what you need to do.
Removing Super Glue from Plastic Surfaces
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http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-super-glue-from-plastic-and-vinyl/How to Remove Super Glue
Some of us have been there and this will help with removing the excess Super glue...
Removing super glue from plastic surfaces can be a bit tricky because dried super glue is plastic, thus the removers are designed to eat through plastic. Unfortunately, if the surface is plastic, it can be damaged as well by these removers. There are other ways to loosen super glue, but they take time. However, it is often worth it to keep from causing more damage. Here’s what you need to do.
Removing Super Glue from Plastic Surfaces
You Will Need:
- Water
- Soap
- Plastic wrap
- Tape
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton balls
- Paper towels
- Soft cloths
- Bowl or bucket
- Begin by mixing water and soap in a bowl or bucket.
- Moisten a soft cloth or paper towels with the water and soap.
- Lay the wet cloth over the glue and allow it to set for several hours. The idea is to keep the glue very moist for a good amount of time. If it is drying up before the glue has a chance to soften, place the wet cloth on the glue and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Tape around the edges to seal it.
- After at least 3-4 hours of soaking, remove the plastic covering and wet, soapy cloth.
- Blot at the softened glue with a clean cloth to remove the glue that has softened.
- Repeat until all of the glue is removed.
- This method can take a while to work, but it will remove the glue without damaging the plastic surface.
- A second method is to use rubbing alcohol.
- Moisten a cotton ball and gently blot at the glue that you want to remove.
- When the glue softens, use a clean cloth to blot it away.
- When all of the glue is removed, wipe the area clean with a cloth moistened with clean water.
- Dry completely.
You Will Need:
- Acetone
- Water
- Paper towels
- Cotton balls
- Soft cloths
- Begin by moistening a cotton ball or paper towel with acetone. Blot the glue with the paper acetone piece until it starts to soften.
- When the glue softens, blot it with a clean cloth to remove.
- Continue until all of the glue is removed.
- Wipe down the area with clean water and a clean cloth to remove any remaining acetone.
- Dry completely.
- Acetone can affect the finishes and coloring of some surfaces. Always test a small, hidden area first to ensure there are no adverse effects.
- If the surface is not of concern, fine grit sand paper can be used to sand away the glue. Sand it away with small, circular motions.
- Remove the acetone promptly to avoid any damage to the surface.
- It is best to blot at the glue when trying to remove it. Wiping softened glue will spread it out leaving a larger area to be cleaned.
- Be careful when using rubbing alcohol or acetone on any plastic pieces with print. They can remove the print easily from the surface.
- Though it is not recommended, some have had success using acetone on plastic items as well. The key appears to be removing it promptly so it does not have enough time to affect the plastic. Again, this is not recommended, but as a last resort, it may be worth a try.
- Commercial super glue removers are available at most hardware and home improvement stores.
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-super-glue-from-plastic-and-vinyl/How to Remove Super Glue
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