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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Super Glue Issue

I went to de-badge the MAXIMA off the back of my car... and I rudely found out that it was super-glued to my trunk. It chipped paint, its awful. Anyways I was wondering if you guys knew the name of the stuff that takes off super glue. There is gunk on my trunk that spells M-A-X-I-M-A- any suggestions
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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I've used a product called Goof Off and it works well. But I still had to clay bar and wax the area to really get it so you couldn't tell there was something there.
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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ahhh I think I've heard of that...is it like Goo-Gone? I'm just worried about the chipped paint spots
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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paint chips, will be paint chips- unless you paint- the chips will stay there, with a good cleaning and wax , you can minimize the effect
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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i'm gonna paint it its just going to be rough
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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You could always try a bottle of touch up paint if it's still really noticeable after cleaning/waxing the area really well. Then just touch it up carefully and wax over the paint when it's dry.
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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In order to remove residue left by super glue use nail polish remover.
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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thanks maximaDvr, i am going to try that when i get home from work today.

nail polish remover?? wouldn't that ruin the paint? have u tried it?
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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No I have not removed super glue from my cars painted surface. I do know that nail polish remover (or acetone) is the solvent used free yourself if your fingers get stuck together.

On further research I found this:

How To Get Super Glue Of A Car

Many cars now come with the option to have super protective coatings applied, often called clear coats and "bras". These are a great help in keeping such things as acidic bird droppings and rock chips from damaging your car's exterior paint job. But when someone spills Super Glue on it, that's a much stickier situation.

We wish this was good news and bad news, but there is no good news to Super Glue and painted surfaces. The basic ingredient in most removers for Super Glue and Crazy Glue, is acetone. This chemical is also found in nail polish, which is highly popular for removing little drips and drabs around the home, as long as they are on skin, wood, glass, and surfaces that aren't going to be stained or leached of their color.

Acetone can even be used on a finished table or cupboard top, but chances are, it will damage the shine/finish, and should always be tested on a hidden area, first.

There really is no safe way to get this kind of bonding material off the painted metal surface of a car, without removing an area of paint. The one method you can try, which is by no means guaranteed, is also used on skin and that's a combination of heavy hand cream, with some powdered or liquid soap. First, soak the spill with warm water by laying a dripping rag on it. Then take a cloth, dip it in your mixture, and apply it to the glue and rub. The combination of grease and sliding of the petroleum ingredients in soap, can ease glue off skin, but on a car, given that the glue is bonded to the paint and not a permanent surface, you may be able to shift the glue, but it will take the paint off with it.

Hope this helps.....
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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use "fabulous Blaster" u can get it at advanced it is called DSR decal and sticker remover
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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goo gone
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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I don't think Goo Gone will get it. When you go to the store, right next to the super glue they usually have the remover.
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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i'm gonna do major work on this. thanks guys
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