How can you remove cyanoacrylate glue?

damz68 Apr 9, 2006

  1. damz68

    damz68 New Member

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    I was putting some glue on my details west salam air filter when the glue spewed out. It filled all the little groves. I have tried to pick it out with a blade but it is not working.

    Any ideas?
     
    damz68, Apr 9, 2006
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  2. haybros

    haybros TrainBoard Member

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    Place it in the freezer until frozen. That makes the glue very brittle and it should flake off easily / easier.
     
    haybros, Apr 9, 2006
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  3. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Soak it good in acetone (Finger Nail Polish Remover). Check first to make sure the acetone does not attack the part.
     
    r_i_straw, Apr 9, 2006
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  4. damz68

    damz68 New Member

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    Thanks guys, The part is white metal. I would think acetone would be safe on metal?
     
    damz68, Apr 9, 2006
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  5. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Oh, yeah, no problem with metal. The acetone will soften it up but you may still have to scrub a little with a stiff brush. The longer the soak the better.
     
    r_i_straw, Apr 9, 2006
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  6. Powersteamguy1790

    Powersteamguy1790 Permanently dispatched

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    Freezing the glue will do it.

    Acetone will do the job on white metal.


    Stay cool and run steam..... [​IMG] :cool: :cool:
     
    Powersteamguy1790, Apr 9, 2006
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