Superglue: Help Me!?

Question

Hello- I understand that the following question is a strange one lol, here goes:

Does anyone on here have any idea as to how to dissolve/clear superglue? I got some in one of the string holes on the bridge of my acoustic guitar and a string is still in it- This means that until i find a way to get rid of the superglue The string is stuck inside! And i need the acoustic for recording purposes :/ help?

Answer 1

I deal with Super glue alot and I have tried Acetone (nail polish remover), Superglue solvent, mineral spirits, hot water, ice, paint thinner, and many other items, but I have found that the absolute best thing for removing Superglue in terms of speed and cost is Methyl Ethyl Ketone. You can pick up MEK at any Lowe's or home depot or local hardware store. I once spilled an entire one ounce bottle of super glue on my foot and MEK was the best thing that I have ever used to remove it. It does have a tendency to remove Varnish, but most guitars are either laquered or shellacced because it allows for better tone. Since you are a recording artist you will likely be safe using it near the finish on your guitar, but to be on the safe side, while you are buying the MEK pick up some of the Green masking tape and mask off the surrounding areas to protect the finish, then use a cotton swab (Q-Tip) to daub the MEK liberally onto the stuck string and wait for the Superglue to dissolve. If you have Nylon strings you might run into problems, since most solvents that can dissolve Super glue can also dissolve nylon. If that is the case, use a piece of wire to pry and poke the superglue out of the hole.

Answer 2

As has already been mentioned, there is a 'super glue' remover, available, usually, wherever super glue is sold. (Babs)

Acetone, and methylethylketone, are solvents that will also remove super glue. These can often be found as ingredients in nail polish removers, but you can also buy just them, at most hardware stores. Be careful tho... because any solvent WILL eventually damage your guitar finish. I used to regularly strip polyurethanes and catylyst activated finishes by applying acetone, or methylethylketone to the finish, and letting them sit overnight. At first it would look like it had not done anything to the finish, but the next day, it would be all wrinkled up, and easy to scrape off.

One option Ive not seen anyone mention yet, is a micro drill bit. You can purchase extremely small diameter drill bits that fit hobby tools, like the Dremel Mototool, and redrill the hole. A guitar repair shop should be able to handle this type of repair, also, if you do not have the tools to do it.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

You might try some of the superglue remover, but I'll bet that you can take a pair of pliers, grab the wire and give a smart yank to remove it. Superglue depends on lots of surface area to work effectively. A circular string doesn't offer much surface, so give it a try.

Answer 4

Ask at your DIY store. There is a solvent you can buy that dissolves superglue. It is usually available in the same department as the glue!
However, be careful using it on your guitar. It may take off varnish etc.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

Try a cotton bud dabbed in hot water. Repeat and try to move the string while the glue is still warm.

Answer 6

Well why don't you ask the local hospital, I bet they deal with lots of cases of things being stuck to things with superglue....

Answer 7

Take a q- tip dip it in a tiny tiny bit of paint thinner and gently rub it over just the super glue and the super glue only

Answer 8

large glue is baaaad, on delicate issues and sparkling plastic and dermis, it burns and melts it - do no longer forget large glue sticks issues by making use of way of a chemical bond (in actuality melts them jointly). Glue weapons win!

Answer 9

there are proprietory disolvers of superglue available...try your local hardware store

Answer 10

try nail varnish remover, but be careful it might take the suface off your guitar