Removing superglue

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Butt cap came loose, and I made a mess with superglue trying to fix it.

Any safe ways to remove the glue without damaging the finish?

Thanks
 
PhilosopherKing said:
Butt cap came loose, and I made a mess with superglue trying to fix it.

Any safe ways to remove the glue without damaging the finish?

Thanks
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You could do what I did and use black, duct tape to cover the mess. I noticed that one of the butt pieces is missing along with some tape. But good news is, some of the super glue went with it.

Glad I could help.


Jeff Livingston
 
PhilosopherKing said:
Thanks, but will it harm the finish? Will I end-up with loose rings and be back to where I started with a loose buttcap?
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Well someone has to try, and report the results.

I have use the Super Glue before, and am so careful with it.

Recall stinking my fingers together, Not fun.

Now I use rubber gloves, and care.
 
It was driving me crazy. Gorilla glue is what I had in my draw.

Nice little cue. Wasn’t packed right by the shipper.

Never heard of the maker :)

Sorry for making a mess of it.

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Michael Webb said:
Good luck.
With everything that is talked about on this Forum, why would you use super glue?
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Think Super Glue is good product, but it is a tool there is learn curve to use properly. I tend to read instructions many times with a new products. Moving slowly until you become experienced with anything new is a good idea.

Remember many years ago at public shooting range this guy shows up with semi auto handgun.

Gentleman put magazine in this firearm 3 or 4 times, and gun don’t fire. I walk over, asked problem. He said it don’t work.

Said may I show you removing magazine, yup loaded, racked slide, fire one round.

Removed magazine, racked slide, gun was empty.

I asked you just get this hand gun? Guys say yes. I ask you buy new? Guy say yes. I asked you read instruction manual that came with gun? He reply’s no.

I suggested he read manual cover to cover, then read parts in Red Three more times.

Firearm was Glock, firearm is like Super Glue. Bad in untrained hands.
 
CocoboloCowboy said:
Think Super Glue is good product, but it is a tool there is learn curve to use properly. I tend to read instructions many times with a new products. Moving slowly until you become experienced with anything new is a good idea.

Remember many years ago at public shooting range this guy shows up with semi auto handgun.

Gentleman put magazine in this firearm 3 or 4 times, and gun don’t fire. I walk over, asked problem. He said it don’t work.

Said may I show you removing magazine, yup loaded, racked slide, fire one round.

Removed magazine, racked slide, gun was empty.

I asked you just get this hand gun? Guys say yes. I ask you buy new? Guy say yes. I asked you read instruction manual that came with gun? He reply’s no.

I suggested he read manual cover to cover, then read parts in Red Three more times.

Firearm was Glock, firearm is like Super Glue. Bad in untrained hands.
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It is not a good product for Construction!
 
O.P., Howdy;

Typically Acetone is what removes Superglue. You can also use your girlfriend's
fingernail polish remover. Actually the same stuff just smells better. Yes, if cue
has a cynoacrylate finish (superglue), then it to will suffer.

hank
 
TheBasics said:
O.P., Howdy;

Typically Acetone is what removes Superglue. You can also use your girlfriend's
fingernail polish remover. Actually the same stuff just smells better. Yes, if cue
has a cynoacrylate finish (superglue), then it to will suffer.

hank
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Thanks for the tip.👍 Good to know if I stick finders together again.
 
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TheBasics said:
O.P., Howdy;

Typically Acetone is what removes Superglue. You can also use your girlfriend's
fingernail polish remover. Actually the same stuff just smells better. Yes, if cue
has a cynoacrylate finish (superglue), then it to will suffer.

hank
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Acetone (even diluted forms like nail polish remover) will typically make most finishes look foggy. May also mess up some plastics.

Tread lightly, and remember that you can always try again, so start with a tiny dab and focus on working just the spot you need to.

I like (the good, expensive brand) paper towels when I need to use acetone, with a clean second towel handy to immediately dry the cue. Ideally you get it off, and then use a polishing compound to bring the finish luster back.

When this doesn't work, refinishing a buttsleeve and buttcap will cost money, call it a teachable moment
 
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