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Removing Superglue from ABS Plastic


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So I accidentally got some super glue and my TK armor in a spot I didn't want it. My armor is made of ABS plastic. Is there anyway to remove the superglue without damaging the plastic?

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I have had success with sanding the area with excess glue.

Using various grades of wet and dry sandpaper, starting with a courser grit and moving to the finest grit, then polishing the area with the Novus plastic polish.

Really depends on how much the spill is, and in what location.

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A couple of tricks I've heard of, 1 soak in warm salty water, the other place in a freezer, once removed you should be able to pry off.

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There are specific CA Debonders like the BSI.

https://bsi-inc.com/hobby/un_cure.html

 

The issue is that they can damage the ABS.

Your best bet is to remove as much as possible then sand the remaining with a very fine grit so you don't add scratches followed by polishing. 

 

I used 600 to sand, then 1,000 wet dry, 2000, 5000 then polished with Novus #3, Novus #2 and final Novus #1 spray. It takes time but will look perfect when done. 

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