Super Glue On My Table

[aneliane]

Nail Varnish remover - i.e. Acetone - be careful though, it might lif your varnish - try really hot water first, it sometimes can clear it off.

Tried nail varnish remover already.

Home pro Carrefour and Big C chaeng wattanna and my nearest 7/11 don't have any super glue remover

[bikkalad]

Can you possibly touch up with some paint etc. Be a tad artistic....?.?

[aneliane]

Can you possibly touch up with some paint etc. Be a tad artistic....?.?

Its make some bump on the white laminated surface. It really is visible unfortunately

I am going the two points I have chipped away

[AleG]

Acetone should work, dampen a tissue in the stuff, lay it over the spot and put a glass over the whole thing, to keep it from evaporating too quick, let it soak for a while and check if the glue starts to become gummy. Repeat as necessary.

[aneliane]

Can you possibly touch up with some paint etc. Be a tad artistic....?.?

Its make some bump on the white laminated surface. It really is visible unfortunately

I am going paint the two points I have chipped away

[Mrjlh]

Here's two more ideas to try. If you can get a small can of WD-40 (sold almost everywhere) spray it on and let it soak for awhile. Even over night. The remove. I've used the WD-40 before and it works but takes a little elbow grease. I just forgot about it.

Also try petroleum jelly. Apply and let set over night.

http://www.ehow.com/list_6647045_super-glue-removal-techniques.html

[aneliane]

Here's two more ideas to try. If you can get a small can of WD-40 (sold almost everywhere) spray it on and let it soak for awhile. Even over night. The remove. I've used the WD-40 before and it works but takes a little elbow grease. I just forgot about it.

Also try petroleum jelly. Apply and let set over night.

http://www.ehow.com/...techniques.html

Ok fab will try out tomorrow ! Cheers !

[aneliane]

some brands of super glue come with their own remover, a small tube with the glue, I think some 7/11 have it, or big c or tesco, that works, I have used it before,

My tesco and my Big C in chaeng wattanna don't:

Where do you live ?

I used to live up that way but now live over the river, I have seen it in these shops before, have a look round other places, I am sure you will find it, in Big C this one tends to be with the tools etc

Acetone did not work

Been to Big C Carrefour & Home pro chaeng Wattanna they don't have superglue remover

Been to Home pro Plus in Ploenchit, they had WD40 but no SGlue remover as such...

Trying the WD40 as we speak ...the stuff has been sitting on my glue for 2 hours so far, no good ....ARRRRGHH

Can someone give me an address of a 7-11 or Home Pro or any hardware store where they have seen super glue remover ? I am desperate

Cheers

[KeyserSoze01]

Here is a link to an online store for CA Remover.

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/1-oz-uncure-cyanoacrylate-remover-p-144.html

Apply the remover to the CA spot and let sit for 15 minutes. Then lightly rub the spot with a tissue. Do not scratch at the clump of CA as it softens. Rinse as repeat as necessary.

If you don't like this online store, just google the keyword "un-cure cyanoacrylate remover".

The active ingredient in the product is nitromethane. Good luck finding that locally in LOS.

[MaiDong]

if you can see through the glue bubble that the laminate is damaged - which is highly possible due to either the laminate being of dubious quality(usually) or the glue of a caustic nature - then there is nothing you can do.

If the glue is simply a bubble and the laminate is undamaged then try sandpaper, start with a coarse grade until you are reaching the contact between the glue and the desk, then follow up with a very fine grade to prevent scratching the surrounding area. Once you are close to the desk the glue will simply peel off.

Good luck!

[aneliane]

if you can see through the glue bubble that the laminate is damaged - which is highly possible due to either the laminate being of dubious quality(usually) or the glue of a caustic nature - then there is nothing you can do.

If the glue is simply a bubble and the laminate is undamaged then try sandpaper, start with a coarse grade until you are reaching the contact between the glue and the desk, then follow up with a very fine grade to prevent scratching the surrounding area. Once you are close to the desk the glue will simply peel off.

Good luck!

The laminate is not damaged but sanding sounds to me that I could actually damage it. Will try and get hold of this elusive mystery Super Glue remover that some have seen but not in shop I go to.

[MaiDong]

if you can see through the glue bubble that the laminate is damaged - which is highly possible due to either the laminate being of dubious quality(usually) or the glue of a caustic nature - then there is nothing you can do.

If the glue is simply a bubble and the laminate is undamaged then try sandpaper, start with a coarse grade until you are reaching the contact between the glue and the desk, then follow up with a very fine grade to prevent scratching the surrounding area. Once you are close to the desk the glue will simply peel off.

Good luck!

The laminate is not damaged but sanding sounds to me that I could actually damage it. Will try and get hold of this elusive mystery Super Glue remover that some have seen but not in shop I go to.

You don't need to go at it hammer-and-tongs, just lightly sanding the glue, wrap a piece of sandpaper over a single finger and work delicately - if you can't find glue remover. But be gentle with whatever you use, even the glue remover might be a stronger substance than the laminate, the laminate is a chemical too.

[tw25rw]

I've heard pineapple juice will breakdown superglue.

[aneliane]

I've heard pineapple juice will breakdown superglue.

ok I have set a pineapple piece on top of the damaged area, already smeared in WD40 ....

Will tell you in a few hours if it works

Cheers

[aneliane]

if you can see through the glue bubble that the laminate is damaged - which is highly possible due to either the laminate being of dubious quality(usually) or the glue of a caustic nature - then there is nothing you can do.

If the glue is simply a bubble and the laminate is undamaged then try sandpaper, start with a coarse grade until you are reaching the contact between the glue and the desk, then follow up with a very fine grade to prevent scratching the surrounding area. Once you are close to the desk the glue will simply peel off.

Good luck!

The laminate is not damaged but sanding sounds to me that I could actually damage it. Will try and get hold of this elusive mystery Super Glue remover that some have seen but not in shop I go to.

You don't need to go at it hammer-and-tongs, just lightly sanding the glue, wrap a piece of sandpaper over a single finger and work delicately - if you can't find glue remover. But be gentle with whatever you use, even the glue remover might be a stronger substance than the laminate, the laminate is a chemical too.

That is going to be my last resort I think

[aneliane]

Here is a link to an online store for CA Remover.

http://www.usaknifem...over-p-144.html

Apply the remover to the CA spot and let sit for 15 minutes. Then lightly rub the spot with a tissue. Do not scratch at the clump of CA as it softens. Rinse as repeat as necessary.

If you don't like this online store, just google the keyword "un-cure cyanoacrylate remover".

The active ingredient in the product is nitromethane. Good luck finding that locally in LOS.

Exactly if anyone give me an address I would be shaft...

[harrry]

You could try shaving the protruded blob with a safety razor. Repeated gentle passes would be safer than sandpaper and also safer than solveents on the tabletop.

[Mrjlh]

Now it turns out I will need to get some too. Found I had spilled some glue on my jeans long ago and need to remove it. So I went all over looking and I couldn't find any. I know it exists so if I find any I'll buy them out seeing how hard it is to find. Straight Methanol does work but it damages the furniture finish and you need to buy it in a large can. It's also very flammable to use. Burns with light blue flame which is hard to see. Also Toluene works better but it is extremely aggressive and damaging.

My next question for you is this. Which is cheaper, to buy replacement furniture or lose your deposit? Furniture here is really cheap. Just what did you spill it on?

[aneliane]

Now it turns out I will need to get some too. Found I had spilled some glue on my jeans long ago and need to remove it. So I went all over looking and I couldn't find any. I know it exists so if I find any I'll buy them out seeing how hard it is to find. Straight Methanol does work but it damages the furniture finish and you need to buy it in a large can. It's also very flammable to use. Burns with light blue flame which is hard to see. Also Toluene works better but it is extremely aggressive and damaging.

My next question for you is this. Which is cheaper, to buy replacement furniture or lose your deposit? Furniture here is really cheap. Just what did you spill it on?

Unfortunately not an option : The table is a vanity set fitted to the wall with drawers mirrors and everything

[aneliane]

You could try shaving the protruded blob with a safety razor. Repeated gentle passes would be safer than sandpaper and also safer than solveents on the tabletop.

I am scraping it gently with a scissor blade also and I managed to take some off.... but razor could be an idea too !... cheers !

[Mrjlh]

A new razor blade is best. Tilt at a severe angle and keep even pressure along the blade length. otherwise you can nick the surface. Go slow.

[aneliane]

A new razor blade is best. Tilt at a severe angle and keep even pressure along the blade length. otherwise you can nick the surface. Go slow.

So far I managed to chip and scrap some of it, by soaking it in a mix of WD40 and nail varnish remover topped with a pineapple piece that keeps it from evaporating / drying too quick, but it is far from gone ...

[Mrjlh]

Progress!

[WAYNEandAEI]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

[aneliane]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

What's a KY?

[Spoonman]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

What's a KY?

Personal lubricant, often used by consenting adults but mostly commonly used by lonely single men.

[aneliane]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

What's a KY?

Personal lubricant, often used by consenting adults but mostly commonly used by lonely single men.

Being a woman, why would someone give me such a strange cautious ?

[Spoonman]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

What's a KY?

Personal lubricant, often used by consenting adults but mostly commonly used by lonely single men.

Being a woman, why would someone give me such a strange cautious ?

Worry some for sure, one must wonder what Aei does to Wayne for him to put out the warning, I have heard that acetone on the sphincter is rather alarming.

[Mrjlh]

Rule #1 when using super glue...do not confuse the glue with your KY....

What's a KY?

Personal lubricant, often used by consenting adults but mostly commonly used by lonely single men.

Being a woman, why would someone give me such a strange cautious ?

Because he thinks he is funny but he's just an idiot!

[aneliane]

OK thank you for your help everyone.

A feedback for potential people in my situation :

- I never found super glue remover in Home pro, tesco, Big C, Home pro plus, or my local 7/11 and to this day I am not sure they have it in Thailand.

- You can't take out super glue from a furniture with acetone, WD40, soapy water, petroleum jelly, pineapple juice or thinner. Tried none of this worked.

- These products soaked super long can sort of help to make the glue a tiny bit softer and you can try and scrape it.

- Scrapping it with a razor blade was a good idea in theory, but ended scratching the surface / making a dull spot

- Do not use a knife, that will take off the surface (I did that, ended with 2 holes)

- After the scrapping I covered the scratches and holes with putty, that was "duller" than the surface, but at least covered the holes and scratches.

- When meeting my landlord I made sure the blinds were half shut, so it was not bright light in there, so soaking + scrapping + putty + dimed light = I got my deposit back.

Kapunkaaaa !