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How to remove super glue

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Super Glue is known for it’s instant adhesion, but this can be a problem if you get super glue where you don’t want it. Super glue can easily be removed from skin or most surfaces with warm soapy water, or for faster results with acetone.

How to Remove Super Glue from Skin

  1. Do not pull your skin apart

  2. Soak glued area in warm soapy water

  3. Gently pry skin apart with a blunt object like a bar of soap or spoon

How to Remove Super Glue from Fabric

  1. Soak in warm soapy water to dissolve super glue

  2. Acetone is not recommended as it may discolor some fabrics

How to Remove Super Glue from Surfaces

  1. Use a small amount of acetone like nail polish remover to dissolve super glue from surfaces

Get the super glue right where you want it the first time with Loctite Control applicator and eliminate dried out super glue with the pin

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