FML... Super Glue got on my car... Any1 know to get rid of it?
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FML... Super Glue got on my car... Any1 know to get rid of it?
It's a matte silver finish. I whiped most of it off ASAP but there's a bit left a thin layer left, used window cleaner (alcohol based) to remove some of it. Heard "Goo Gone" might work... I'll try that tomorrow. Oh and stupid me panicked and wet sanded some of it too... Help...
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Acetone is the solvent for super glue, but that can also harm the clearcoat and paint on the car. Actually, soap and water can also solve super glue, but it will take some elbow grease.
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They do make a releaser for super glue. It look kinda like super glue. No idea what it might do to your paint though. But if you wet sanded matte paint it think you may have a problem. The only way to get the sanding marks out is to use rubbing compound, then you will have pretty shiny paint. Not sure if you can restore the matte finish - #0000 steel wool maybe. Google it I guess.
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And Rodney is right - acetone will remove super glue. If your paint is factory paint, you'd be surprised how much acetone you can use on it. I once took the goop from a clear bra off a Volvo hood with an entire can of acetone. It will temporarily soften the paint, so let if flash off, but it may be your desperation option. Long term the paint was fine.
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Rubbing compound will make it shinny for sure, soap and water? So simple lol but I've always thought soap may harm my matte finish. I'm thinking a matte sealant might cover the wet sanding I've done, very unnoticeable but I'm a profectionist? I notice every little thing... If I don't point it out doubt any1 will notice.
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Oh I'm gonna use a friend's product from his body shop, he says it won't ruin the matte finish but will c... Ill update as we go -_- worse case I repaint the trunk or wrap it in carbon fibre haha
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Update* didn't use what my friend suggested because he didn't have it on him, if and when that doesn't work, then ill use Goo Gone if that doesn't work, acetone.
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Used it last night and did a few touch ups just now, works nicely... What the special liquid was.....!!! Paint thinner -_- LMFAO didn't ruin my matte finish (surprisingly) looks works on finger prints too...
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If by paint thinnner you mean mineral spirits, I'm surprised that took off super glue. You can use lots of mineral spirits on your car - it's pretty weak as solvents go. But hey if it worked then that was lucky for you.