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How to remove super glue from car paint the easy way

Spilled some super glue on your car while making repairs? No need to stress – learn how to get super glue off a car safely with common household products using our easy how-to guide.

How to get super glue off your car: Do it before it cures

Super glues are handy, versatile adhesives great for small car repairs. But it can be frustrating when they spill or seep onto surfaces. When this happens, you’ll want to remove the super glue from car paint or dashboards as soon as possible – preferably before it cures.

How to remove super glue off car paint

Removing super glue from car paint is an easy process that only requires a few common household items. Here’s what you need:

  • solvent containing acetone (like nail polish remover)
  • mild dish soap
  • hand cream
  • water
  • 2x rags
  • protective gloves

It’s important to tread carefully when using an acetone-based solvent to remove super glue from car paint and dashboards. While acetone is great at softening adhesive, it can also damage paint or wax – so try using a mild dish soap first. If that doesn’t work, try out the acetone on an inconspicuous spot.

Once you’ve gathered your materials, follow these steps to removing super glue from car paint:

  1. Choose a well-ventilated area away from any naked flames (acetone is highly flammable).
  2. Safety first! Pop on your protective gloves.
  3. Wipe the affected area with a wet rag and bathe the area with a mixture of dish soap and hand cream. This is your best bet for removing the adhesive gently without the need to use acetone.
  4. If the glue hasn’t loosened, it’s time to try an acetone-based solvent. Wipe clean, dab another rag in a little acetone and rub the affected area gently to remove the super glue from car paint. Note that the acetone will soften the glue quickly, so check for progress regularly to prevent overexposing the paint to the solvent.
  5. Re-paint or wax if necessary.

How to remove super glue from a car dashboard

The method for removing super glue from car dashboards is much the same as above.

  1. Gather your materials and choose a well-ventilated area away from naked flames.
  2. Using protective gloves, soak a rag with some acetone and test a small, inconspicuous area to check for any discolouration.
  3. Once you’re sure it’s safe to proceed, continue rubbing the affected area gently to remove super glue from the car dashboard. Remember, acetone works quickly so check for progress frequently to avoid applying too much and damaging the surface.

No more spills!

Try Loctite’s Super Glue Power Gel Control  which features an easy-grip squeeze bottle and nozzle for the most precise applications.
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