Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Glue etc. => Topic started by: gerard on February 15, 2015, 10:07:11 pm

Title: Super glue
Post by: gerard on February 15, 2015, 10:07:11 pm

can anybody suggest anything that will remove dried super glue from UPVC. Didn't realize it was leaking, help!
Regards
Gerard

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: Howard on February 15, 2015, 10:41:43 pm

If Am right you can now get a superglue, deglue never used it but have seen it might be just for skin,
                    regards Howard.

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: cbr900 on February 15, 2015, 10:47:17 pm

Mate,

Debonder is the thing you need I spilt some on our lounge and it took it out completely, your model shop should have it or be able to order it..............


Roy

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: gerard on February 15, 2015, 11:04:52 pm

Thanks for your help, will go and get some to try
Regards,
Gerard

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: StarLocAdhesives/FiveStar on February 16, 2015, 09:16:04 am

Debonder will often/should attack upvc as the plastic melts at around the same value as cyano, caustic soda  paste is better ( as long as you keep it off your skin ), it takes longer but will work

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: gerard on February 16, 2015, 10:13:36 am

Thanks for the warning, will try on a spare first.
 Gerard

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: Brian60 on February 16, 2015, 01:34:49 pm

Has the pvc still got its shiny surface? have you spilled the glue on the shiny surface? If so your luck could be in. Take a steel rule or other metal imlement that has a nice clean but blunt edge- like the end of a steel rule. It has to be blunt not a blade edge. Place the blunt edge against your blob of glue as though you were using a chisel. Then tap the other end of the rule with a heavier object.

The glue won't bond to the surface, its too shiny for it to 'grip' so will tap loose. If the surface has been roughened then a debonder will be needed. however these are all based around solvents so will also eat into your substrate as well.

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: Bob K on February 16, 2015, 01:47:19 pm

What urgency is required?   ie Removal before wife come home and spots it on settee :D

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: gerard on February 16, 2015, 06:34:42 pm

No urgency, am going down the caustic soda avenue.
Once again thanks for all your help.
Gerard

Title: Re: Super glue
Post by: henly1234 on July 21, 2015, 08:59:53 pm

Acetate, the same stuff that takes off nail varnish but might melt other stuff as well use with caution.