Removal of Superglue from Paint-work

416GSi · 1st January 2013, 13:07

Hi
Does any-one have any suggestions on how to remove superglue from paint-work, without damaging the paintwork finish?

The previous owner of my new car has at some point applied 2 small Rover badges below the side indicator lights on both front wings.
Looking at them they seem to be applied by super-glue. I’m not keen on then as they are not original and not on straight, but I not-sure if I can cleanly removed then.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Thanks for all suggestions.

oldcarguy · 1st January 2013, 13:34

If you dont get any joy from the members on here, drop in your local A&E dept, its a problem they encounter quite often and may be able to tell you what they use.

Parker · 1st January 2013, 13:36

No idea if this works or what paint damage it may do, but there are plenty of options on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-Su...item2575227670

suffolk boy · 1st January 2013, 13:37

if it is superglue you are donaled ducked so to speak .but in the meantime try boiling water.which will melt the glue.or wd 40 which will dissolve it,

rovexCDTi · 2nd January 2013, 20:50

Acetone usually dissolves super glue, but im not sure of its effect on paint, I haven't tried it. I don't expect it will do any harm though, try in an inconspicuous place..

flaggy · 3rd January 2013, 19:10

You can buy deactivator for super glue. try a plastics supply company. not used it on paint but it does,nt damage upvc or glass , try on a hidden piece first.

mamasboy · 3rd January 2013, 19:14

we always have a can of this stuff knocking about, not sure about glue from painwork but says it works:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spray-Gel-...item4aa7257178

416GSi · 4th January 2013, 10:02

Thanks all.

I've tried most of the suggestions here (except going to A&E) with no success.

This may sound crazy but my last attempt will be to use a razor blade and 'shave' it off. If that doesn't work I'm going to stick the badge back on, at least it will be straight!

1st January 2013, 13:07	#1
416GSi Newbie Rover 75 2.0 CDT Club, White Gold, Aubergine Interior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Monmouthshire Posts: 11 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Removal of Superglue from Paint-work Hi Does any-one have any suggestions on how to remove superglue from paint-work, without damaging the paintwork finish? The previous owner of my new car has at some point applied 2 small Rover badges below the side indicator lights on both front wings. Looking at them they seem to be applied by super-glue. I’m not keen on then as they are not original and not on straight, but I not-sure if I can cleanly removed then. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks for all suggestions.

1st January 2013, 13:36	#3
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	No idea if this works or what paint damage it may do, but there are plenty of options on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-Su...item2575227670 __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	if it is superglue you are donaled ducked so to speak .but in the meantime try boiling water.which will melt the glue.or wd 40 which will dissolve it, __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

2nd January 2013, 20:50	#5
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Acetone usually dissolves super glue, but im not sure of its effect on paint, I haven't tried it. I don't expect it will do any harm though, try in an inconspicuous place.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd January 2013, 19:14	#7
mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	we always have a can of this stuff knocking about, not sure about glue from painwork but says it works: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spray-Gel-...item4aa7257178 __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

1st January 2013, 13:34	#2
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	If you dont get any joy from the members on here, drop in your local A&E dept, its a problem they encounter quite often and may be able to tell you what they use.

3rd January 2013, 19:10	#6
flaggy Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: norwich Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can buy deactivator for super glue. try a plastics supply company. not used it on paint but it does,nt damage upvc or glass , try on a hidden piece first.

4th January 2013, 10:02	#8
416GSi Newbie Rover 75 2.0 CDT Club, White Gold, Aubergine Interior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Monmouthshire Posts: 11 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks all. I've tried most of the suggestions here (except going to A&E) with no success. This may sound crazy but my last attempt will be to use a razor blade and 'shave' it off. If that doesn't work I'm going to stick the badge back on, at least it will be straight! __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDT Club, White Gold, Aubergine Rover 416GSi, Blue-Silver, Grey Leather Jaguar X-Type 2.0D SE, Silver, Grey Leather