Argghh, Super glue on body work!!!

Sacred · 14 Apr 2006 at 10:51

Hi

I've got a problem, tried to stick down the rub strip on my golf with some super glue which worked but I didnt notice the glue had run slightly because its transparent and light was'nt great, now I have 1 streak on the rear door.

How do I get this off?
Really appreciate any help.

Mr Joshua · 14 Apr 2006 at 10:58

I would be tempted to use nail varnish remover, it shouldn't be enough to attack the paintwork of the car. You had better look into it though before you go an ruin your car

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Morba · 14 Apr 2006 at 11:51

i tried many things on the focus (i did the same as you) and nothing worked :/

Spanker · 14 Apr 2006 at 17:34

The trimmers at work have managed to get superglue on many cars in the rather large bodyshop i work in, if it is visible it always needs painting

chopchop · 14 Apr 2006 at 17:51

homebase sell superglue remover, works a treat.

Hate · 14 Apr 2006 at 18:21

superglue remover and a touch up pen

Abyss · 14 Apr 2006 at 19:37

I would have thought that anything that is strong enough to remove superglue will also remove the paint

Simon · 14 Apr 2006 at 19:53

Superglue is quite brittle, depending where it is you make be able to 'smash it' off

Sharq · 14 Apr 2006 at 19:56

Simon said:
Superglue is quite brittle, depending where it is you make be able to 'smash it' off

Use a sledgehammer. Works a treat.

Spanker · 14 Apr 2006 at 19:57

Sometimes if you are carefull you can slice it off with a stanley blade etc. Sometimes fails though

iv-tecman · 14 Apr 2006 at 20:03

It'll perhaps have etched the paint, as superglue contains a type of acrylic resin and it will have attacked the paint a little. Using pure acetone or a debonder will remove the glue, but it'll also remove the paint. As acetone can desolve acrylic, and I wouldn't be shocked if your clear coat is acrylic based.

How old is the car? and does it have a clear coat? If it's acrylic then you're going to have a hard time removing it.

Dunno mate. CA glue is rock hard, and very hard to remove from paint. Been there before... Sorry I can't help you.