How can I get super glue off paint? - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

mercedesowner230 · 10-15-2009, 04:53 PM

I accidentally had a little bit of super glue on my paint, is there any way to get that off without taking off the paint?

**Nutz 4 Benz** · 10-16-2009, 02:59 AM

Use acetone very carefully

cameraman123 · 10-16-2009, 06:18 AM

Id first start with glass cleaner, bug and tar remover, goof off, or adhesive remover before resorting to strong chemicals.

mljim · 10-16-2009, 07:58 AM

If you have a local hobby shop ask for a bottle of CA remover. You might test it inside the trunk somewhere to make sure it does not soften the paint. Dried super glue is a tough beast and will require time to soften to remove. Acetone will definitely attack the paint unless it is immediately removed. this will not give it time to soften the glue.

Mercedes Benz of Florida · 10-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Mineral Spirits will gently but very effectively remove that.
After removal of the offense, make sure you rewax that area
for protection.
Good Luck!
Use Mineral Spirits.

mercedesowner230 · 10-16-2009, 08:39 PM

I heard that Mr Clean Magic Eraser should take it off but doesnt it have bleach on it?

mercedesowner230 · 10-17-2009, 11:30 AM

I'm scared what to use because I dont want to take off the paint.

**Buellwinkle** · 10-17-2009, 03:44 PM

Personally, I wouldn't try a chemical approach as it may harm the paint. If you do chose this path, find a place, like under the hood and test an area to see if it dulls, dissoves, fogs or contaminates the paint in any way.

What I would do is sand it off. I know, that sounds way scarier, but with 1500 grit wet sand paper, lightly massage the area until it's gone and then hand buff it to a shine with some compound and then a light polish.

Mark Essman · 10-20-2009, 12:38 PM

Yes, VERY light sanding with 1500-2000 grit wet/dry soaked in water prior to sanding, followed by a polish to remove fine sanding scratches, then finish with an LSP to protect will work the best.

Mineral Spirits will also work if used very carefully, but most other removal stuff is very abrasive or can soften the paint.

atruckerdaddy · 10-20-2009, 01:43 PM

This one may be a little trickier...anyone know if any of these remedies for removing super glue from paint will work on (gasp!) the wood veneer on the dash? The original owner of my 98 CL500 somehow thought the car would look better with add-on faux wood pieces around the A/C vents, and managed to leave a little fingerprint evidence on one of the wood pieces. I really hate to have to look at replacing just one piece of wood to get rid of it - so any advice on how to get the print off without calling someone from CSI? <eg>