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Yep. Got a little spot on my paint. Tried a little goo gone but didn’t really do much.

Just had gtechniq applied and am not sure the best path forward.

Ideas? Thanks
 
Nitromethane [a fuel used in radio-controlled
(RC) cars, planes, etc.] is also an excellent
solvent/remover for/of “Super Glue” products.


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Nitromethane [a fuel used in radio-controlled
(RC) cars, planes, etc.] is also an excellent
solvent/remover for/of “Super Glue” products.


Bob
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And you can pour the excess into your Top Fuel dragster.
 
PaulMys said:
And you can pour the excess into
your Top Fuel dragster.
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Watched them (on TV) run those monsters
yesterday out in Las Vegas: another one
of those vicarious pleasures...



Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Watched them (on TV) run those monsters
yesterday out in Las Vegas: another one
of those vicarious pleasures...



Bob
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I think they are getting upward of 10,000 horsepower out of those engines now. Mind blowing.

To the OP: It may take a little patience, and a plastic razor blade. But a solvent such as 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover might be your answer.
 
cardude2000 said:
Yep. Got a little spot on my paint. Tried a little goo gone but didn’t really do much.

Just had gtechniq applied and am not sure the best path forward.

Ideas? Thanks
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Superglue is a cyanoacrylate based adhesive. I once had an accident and caused superglue to spill all over my hands and get glued to the item I was trying to fix. Nail polish remover, acetone saved me haha.

I've removed superglue from a vehicle before using acetone, dipping a Qtip and wiping it off. This was on a newer vehicle 05, so please test on a small inconspicous area to ensure acetone does not damage your paint.
 
Trying to remove “Super Glue” from car
paint can be worrisome, to say the least.

FUNX650 said:
Nitromethane
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If you’re going to be using “nitro” to remove
the “Super Glue”...you’ll probably want an ¿air
freshener? that contains terpenes that promote
relaxation/stress-relief:

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;)

Bob
 
cardude2000 said:
Ever used it on a new (15+) vehicle? I know cleats are super soft these days...thanks
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I made 5 videos with Dan McCool from Dr. Color Chip. I don't remember which video it was but in one of them he shared that you can remove "other companies" touch-up paint with Acetone in order to redo the rock chip repair using Dr. Color Chip. Because I have experience using Acetone in the fiberglass industry, I know exactly how hot this solvent is, so I keyed in when he said it was safe to use on FACTORY clearcoats.

Even so - just pour a little on a piece of cloth and DAB it onto the Super Glue until you soften it and remove it.

Also wear nitrile gloves, Acetone is nasty stuff.


:)
 
Today's epiphany care of PaulMys...

My top fueler's been sitting in my garage for years now right next to my RC F-16 and it's companion 55 gallon drum of RC fuel. Having fallen out of the RC craze and wanting to dust of my racing rail I've been too damn lazy to go out and get some fuel...

DAMN!
 
Mike Phillips said:
I made 5 videos with Dan McCool from Dr. Color Chip. I don't remember which video it was but in one of them he shared that you can remove "other companies" touch-up paint with Acetone in order to redo the rock chip repair using Dr. Color Chip. Because I have experience using Acetone in the fiberglass industry, I know exactly how hot this solvent is, so I keyed in when he said it was safe to use on FACTORY clearcoats.

Even so - just pour a little on a piece of cloth and DAB it onto the Super Glue until you soften it and remove it.

Also wear nitrile gloves, Acetone is nasty stuff.


:)
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Thanks. How about lacquer thinner?
 
If you have the container of the super glue it often says what can be used to dissolve it. If water is the number 1 solvent in the world, I would probably consider acetone to be number 2. That stuff is fantastic for organic compounds and super glue is exactly that.
 
conman1395 said:
If you have the container of the super glue it often says what can be used to dissolve it. If water is the number 1 solvent in the world, I would probably consider acetone to be number 2. That stuff is fantastic for organic compounds and super glue is exactly that.
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So hit it with acetone today and got a little of it off but it’s still there.

Any other ideas? Maybe I need to really soak a rag and let it sit?

I’m just super nervous of screwing up the clearcoat
 
Mike Phillips said:
I made 5 videos with Dan McCool from Dr. Color Chip. I don't remember which video it was but in one of them he shared that you can remove "other companies" touch-up paint with Acetone in order to redo the rock chip repair using Dr. Color Chip. Because I have experience using Acetone in the fiberglass industry, I know exactly how hot this solvent is, so I keyed in when he said it was safe to use on FACTORY clearcoats.

Even so - just pour a little on a piece of cloth and DAB it onto the Super Glue until you soften it and remove it.

Also wear nitrile gloves, Acetone is nasty stuff.


:)
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Tried a little on a qtip and a little came off but there’s still a noticeable amount there. Thoughts?


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cardude2000 said:
So hit it with acetone today and got a little of it off but it’s still there.

Any other ideas? Maybe I need to really soak a rag and let it sit?

I’m just super nervous of screwing up the clearcoat
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How much did you get on paint? A photo may help if you have one. If you have the bottle/brand, perhaps try calling the company.

Acetone should remove it. As I mentioned earlier cyanoacrylate, is dissolved with acetone. Unless the glue/brand you have is based off something else?

What kind of car is it?

I'm not familiar but are coatings impervious to acetone?
 
cardude2000 said:
So hit it with acetone today and got
a little of it off but it’s still there.

Any other ideas?
cardude2000 said:
Tried a little on a qtip and a little came off
but there’s still a noticeable amount there.
Thoughts?
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Same as before:
Get some nitromethane; it is a most effective
solvent (dissolving agent) for cyanoacrylates:
(aka “Super-glues")


Bob
 
I’d start with a tungsten block, denib it to almost non existent. Use acetone to clean up, lightly polish area, apply your favourite ceramic topper.
 
Got it off. Just applied acetone multiple times with a qtip and finally a microfiber. Microfiber was when it finally started coming up. Used my index finger (in a glove) to help it along.

Thanks everyone!
 
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