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How to Remove Glue From Your Hands
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 10:52 AM UTC
Soap, water, and an SOS scrub pad. I'm sure the $1 ones work just as well.
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 12:39 PM UTC
You mean I should not let it dry, then sand it off?????
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 01:36 PM UTC
Yes, let the glue dry. Generally, I use ca glue that dries very quickly, something like 20 seconds.
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 12:53 AM UTC
HI,
If you are talking about CA glues, they can be removed in seconds with acetone. Nail varnish remover is a helpful choice.
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Garth
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 01:40 AM UTC
Acetone attacks skin and leaves your hands extremely dry.
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Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 - 05:24 PM UTC
Wd-40 is awesome. It removes anything from hands. Try it you won't be disapointed!
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Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:01 PM UTC

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Wd-40 is awesome. It removes anything from hands. Try it you won't be disapointed!



Plus, you won't rust or squeek!

Tom
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 02:29 AM UTC
Styrene cement and 2-part epoxy will wipe off when wet. When dry, they should just peal off.

For super glues, I will initially use some super glue debonder on the spot, then wash my hands with soap and water. That will get some of it (and clean up the debonder). The rest will eventually wear off over the course of a few hours.
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 05:14 AM UTC
Another useful tool for removing superglue is a pumice stone. Look for them in the cosmetics section. They last longer than SOS pads
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Posted: Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:18 AM UTC
You need a strainer, too, so you don't lose the part you glued to your fingers.
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