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Old 1st January 2013, 14:07   #1
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Default Removal of Superglue from Paint-work

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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.
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Old 1st January 2013, 14:34   #2
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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.
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Old 1st January 2013, 14:36   #3
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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
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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,
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Old 2nd January 2013, 21:50   #5
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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..
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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.
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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
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Old 4th January 2013, 11:02   #8
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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!
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You can try and take off as much off as you can without scratching the paint so whatever you use is working on a smaller area, all glue is soluble eventually.

You could keep trying the acetone...

Could see what a body shop has in glue removers?

This was on Autogeeks.... Possible last resort.. Not tried this myself and is only what was posted on another forum... its your own responsibility for any out come..

I have also encountered this delima while working on various cars and trucks. I have an old fender that I have also tested this solution on many times in many different spots and it has worked 97% of the time. First and foremost please understand I own an auto shop and have vast knowledge automobiles. Second thing you need to know is DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR CLEAR COAT IS DAMAGED OR HAS SUN OR WEATHER DAMAGE. If you attempt this on a veichle whose clear coat is damaged it will remove the paint. Now I have used this method on many veichles with this stupid glue issue, here is a list of a few things to gather before you get started, 3 to 4 qtips, 2 clean dry soft cloths, a bright work light, and some standard paint stripper, a small netal or glass container.

The following is the best method that I have tested and used without damaging the car.

Start by lighting the area to be worked on so that all the super glue can be easily seen, next put a small amount of paint stripper into the metal or glass container. Keep all your stuff close to the work area for you will have to work rather fast. Using one of the qtips dab it into the paint stripper and work it into the super glue for about 4 to 8 seconds then using the dry cloth wipe the area dry immediately, flip the cloth and wipe again. If the area still has super glue repeat these steps until the glue is removed. Once the glue is removed my reccommendation is to wash the car, and then wax the area well.

I know that using paint stripper sounds a little scary but I once had this issue with my wifes new grand am, I tried mineral spirits, fingernail polish remover, gas, disel fuel, goof off, goo be gone, as well as a multitude of other products to no avail. The paint stripper did the trick in less than 5 mins.

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Old 17th January 2013, 10:29   #10
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If he can not get to the glue because the bag in in the way this is not going to work. If the bag comes of but leaves some glue behind at is then this sound like a good idear 'as long as you work fast'
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