Hey y'all . Joined the boards recently but Ive been lurking for quite some time. I will hit the new members area and do the introduction stuff , but I had a disaster last night and I need some quick advice.
My 3 year old son got super glue all over one side of my gas tank last night !!! I wiped it off immediately , but Ive got some pretty serious streaking residue. I need to know the best way to try and get it off. I tried warm soapy water , goo gone , and rubbing alcohol all with no avail. A buddy of mine said to use finger nail polish remover , but I want to make sure its not gonna harm the paint. Any other tips are greatly appreciated!!

 

Found this

http://www.ehow.com/how_5601552_remo...car-paint.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...e-all-off.html

 

I got to ask. Did your boy get it on him?

 

Tough thing, anything that will remove super glue will remove clear coat (and paint).

You might want to run it up to a body shop and see if they can help.

You could try some Sticker Shock on a rag and let it soak before carefully rubbing it off.

Going to be a pain in the *** no matter what.

 

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Whats U motorcycle deductible limits... oppps. Its not funny but I did get a giggle out of this one, I can see it happening with my grand chrildren too.

Seriously:
At work there was a super glue remover, but don't know what it would do to the paint.... mostly used for parts and fingers. Might call a Hardware store to see if they have something after calling a paint store for help.

Hope it comes off.



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I think any solvent (i.e., acetone) that would remove the super glue residue would also attack the paint.

If you wiped the super glue before it was dry and all that's remaining is a very thin residue causing the streaks, I'd try some polishing compound first and if that isn't quite aggresive enough then 1500G sandpaper followed by polishing.

If you're not comfortable with this process a painter or body shop guy should be able to help you out.

Ultimately, your options are going to be limited by the severity, but from the way you described it, I think this process would work fine.

 

If you go to a hobby shop there is a product made specifically to remove super glue (cyanocrylate). Ask for this and test it on the paint before you use alot of it, but it does work well and has not ruinmed the finish on anything that I have used it on before.

 

Sell the kid and fix the bike LOL! I have super glued my fingers together a few times and finger polish remove works, but not sure about on paint. You might want to wet sand it with like 2000 grit and then polish in out.

 

PRetty sure I'd get the bike to a good paint shop. This is no time for any guessing, once its done, you aint going back. One thing ya might do if your on good terms with your dealer, go ask if they might have some damaged tins that perhaps you could borrow to try any attmpts on them first. Pretty sure, your going to need fresh paint. Keep us informed.

 

You might try rubbing compound...prolly have to do the whole tank to keep it the same You will have to use polish after the compound