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removing super glue from blued surface

Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
edited January 2008 in Ask the Experts
I fixed problem on a gun with super glue containing cyanoacrylate. I used too much and before I could wipe off the excess it hardened and is stuck on the gun.

Any clues how to remove it without damaging the finish?
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mornin' Henry~

    I've had good luck using the "Oily" fingernail polish remover..doesn't evaporate as fast..After you test it on a hidden spot,just use a Q-tip to rub the glue spot after it soaks a minute or two..Don't get the tree-hugger type,you want the remover that has acetone in it..
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
    Mornin' Henry~

    I've had good luck using the "Oily" fingernail polish remover..doesn't evaporate as fast..After you test it on a hidden spot,just use a Q-tip to rub the glue spot after it soaks a minute or two..Don't get the tree-hugger type,you want the remover that has acetone in it..


    Thanks. I did a dogpile and found out that acetone removes the glue. Will it hurt the blue finish?
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've never had it harm a factory blue,but cold blue will probably rub off..That's why you test it first!!! [:0]..[8D]
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  • Mike FinkMike Fink Member Posts: 274 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Henry- That situation has wrecked my day also. Getting it off the blued steel isn't tough but if it's on the finish of the stock, you're stuck(so to speak). At this point the previously mentioned method is the best shot I know of. Acetone is a hot solvent so you can get the nasty stuff off but you will have collateral damage depending on what the original finish is. Hope for the best etc.- Mike
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The acetone nail polish remover worked great, thanks, everyone.

    p.s. bid on my shotgun, please.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90575418
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cool...
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Henry0Reilly
    The acetone nail polish remover worked great, thanks, everyone.

    p.s. bid on my shotgun, please.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90575418



    That depends, Henry. Which part did you Super Glue? [;)]
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  • RobinRobin Member Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My brother recently installed scope mounts on a Ruger SRH. He used super glue instead of loctight on everything that had threads. Other than that, the scope is mounted correctly and the screws haven't loosened up, so everthing is OK. I was wondering how difficult it is going to be if anything ever needs to be removed.[?]It's good to know about the oily finger nail polish remover.
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi Robin~

    I wouldn't worry about it now..the odds are that your brother didn't remove ALL traces of an oil film..that alone will help..heating the screw/mount hairdryer hot usually breaks the bond ..if in fact the fit is oil-free,and very tight,he will find out why they call it SuperGlue!!!..[B)]
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  • Wolf.Wolf. Member Posts: 2,223 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    Speaking of solvents for glues, be careful and do not use vinegar or vinegar solutions on a blued finish. Vinegar solutions can remove blueing. I say this, because some glues' directions state that you can use vinegar to clean up with.
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