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Old 05-24-2002, 11:37 PM
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Superglue on the paint- what can get it off?

on my trunk, I have some superglue about this big ==== thats dried up on the paint. What can I do to get it off? I was reading about the Clay Bar and it seems like something that could take it off but I dont want to try until Im shure it wont make it worse. What about taking it to a autobody shop and have them buff it out? Its not a noticable thing but I do want to get it off. thanks
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Old 05-25-2002, 12:45 AM
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sorry i doubt clay bar will remove that..id suggest a needle..with a small heat gun..to kinda pry it off the surface...otherwise.."doh"
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Re: Superglue on the paint- what can get it off?

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on my trunk, I have some superglue about this big ==== thats dried up on the paint. What can I do to get it off? I was reading about the Clay Bar and it seems like something that could take it off but I dont want to try until Im shure it wont make it worse. What about taking it to a autobody shop and have them buff it out? Its not a noticable thing but I do want to get it off. thanks
Nail polish remover. Be sure to compound the spot and wax is afterward.
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Old 05-25-2002, 09:29 AM
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If I were you I wouldn't try to pry it off. Or you could and your paint would comeo off with it. Try sanding it down or using an acidic solution but be careful and make sure you don't screw up your paint. Honestly I think it is better to leave it alone if it is that small, or if you are a perfectionist just repaint the whole trunklid.
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Old 05-25-2002, 06:11 PM
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Acetone

About the only thing that will remove superglue (other than sanding) is acetone (which is the active component of nail polish remover). Problem is, acetone is a pretty strong solvent and can remove many kinds of paint as well. I don't know what it would to the paint on a Max.
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People, something very simple as nail polish remover will do the job.
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Originally posted by deezo
People, something very simple as nail polish remover will do the job.
Ill try that tommorow. Like I said, I didnt want to try anything unless Im shure it wouldnt mess it up worse.
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