Removal of super glue from paint

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Secret Chimp

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I have never encountered this in my business. But a friend in the UK seems to have gotten superglue on his vehicles paint. The stuff has dried and has been on his paint for about a week now. What have you guys done in the past to remove this type of glue?

thx
SC~
 
Your friend may have to check with the manufacturer.
I think I remember that people were told to use Nail polish remover (acetone) for removing crazy glue, but I don't think that I would want to use that on my paint.

Good luck,
"J"
 
Things that come to mind for me are wet sanding, mineral sprits, lacquer thinner. On the LT I would use this with a Q-Tip and very little to see if that softens up the glue.

Really that stuff bonds pretty well to what ever you attach it to. To try and dissolve it would mean that you are going to be putting the clear coat in some sort of jeopardy. That’s why wet sanding was my first thoughts, providing that you are very careful to attack just what’s on the surface.

Then I would use a chemical based polish with a rotary to finish up anything that is left.

Of course this is only a guess.

Lastly have a look at the SG site they must have some solutions for these types of things
 
I've seen super glue remover in hobby shops. I think Acetone used sparingly (on the spot itself) would be fine to soften it up as well.
 
I wouldn't put acetone on a clearcoat, it will destroy it(I've seen it done by an impatient neighbor;) )...I think the sanding would be the best bet and then buff it out as best as possible.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll relay them to him. I'd go over and do it for him if he lived nearby...

I would go at it with a single edge razor blade and a steady hand. But I would never suggest anyone else try that!
 
I got a call last year from a customer who reattached his passenger side rear view mirror on his Mercedes E-class with freakin' super glue. He managed to dribble a few drops down his passenger front door and then called me a couple of days later!!! Him: "I got an emergency - I think I f****d up my paint". Me: "I'll be right there, calm down".

I took some 1Z Acrysol and Q tips to the problem spots and was VERY careful to only dab the spots affected. It took a little while but they came completely off. I then proceeded to completely wash and flush the affected area to remove any residual acrysol, then buffed out and sealed. He was absolutely thrilled and you could never tell it was there. After a stern warning to never do this again (he and I had fun joking about his little DIY effort!) I never saw any residual problems however the car is now gone and I'm not able to monitor any long term affects.
 
As stated above, go to a hobby shop that sells R/C airplanes and ask for CA Remover. Works great. I use it all the time to remove CA glue (super glue) residue from the covering material.
 
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