VIDEO: Remove superglue from plastic

Superglues are very sensitive to humidity and very high or low temperatures. You can take advantage of this.

Remove superglue with cold

1. One way to remove superglue from plastic is to cool the plastic. The easiest way to do this is in a freezer.
2. To do this, put the plastic object on which the superglue is located in the freezer for a few hours.
3. The cold causes the plastic to contract and you can simply remove the superglue mechanically, i.e. scrape it off.
4. The only disadvantage: it doesn't work with larger plastic objects, such as the dashboard - they don't fit in the freezer.


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5. Fortunately, there is a cold spray. Spray it on the damaged area and then try to scrape off the superglue.

Be careful with plastic and solvents

1. There are a few solvents available to remove superglue: from acetone, nail polish remover, white spirit, nitromethane to salad oil.
2. Unfortunately, most solvents not only remove the superglue, they also attack the plastic. This is especially true for acetone and nail polish removers, most of which contain acetone.
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3. First try the solvents on a hidden spot. This is how you can see if the plastic is discolored or dull.

 Remove superglue from plastic with solvents

1. You can remove superglue from plastic with nitromethane, which you can get in model shops, for example. Or you can use white spirit instead, which is white spirit.
2. Carefully apply the solvent to the superglue stain with a rag and rub it in gently. Pay close attention to whether the paint is peeling off instead of the superglue. If so, stop.
3. Alternatively, try salad oil. Put it on the super glue and let it soak. The advantage: the oil is not as stubborn as some solvents.
4. You can also remove the superglue from the plastic with an adhesive remover, such as that from Uhu. However, please follow the instructions on the package.