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Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:12 am ]
Post subject:  Got CA Solvent?
So about three years ago I bought a bottle of CA solvent and stuck it on the shelf. Never used it, never needed it then...................

Last night I glued two fingers together, really did a good job too idunno

That solvent came in real handy. :oops:

If you don't have any you might want to get some. I guess acetone would do good too.
Author:  Antonio [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Steve,
Thank you for the info. Do you know any solvent for contact glue (adhesive).
I would like to clean my sanding board to glue another sheet of sanding paper and it is taking tooo long [headinwall]
Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Antonio wrote:
Steve,
Do you know any solvent for contact glue (adhesive).


Have you tried naptha? That usually works for sticky-backed sandpaper, otherwise maybe someone else has an idea.
Author:  Lillian F-W [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:41 am ]
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They use lighter fluid at the bookshop to remove old price stickers and residue from used books.
Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Lillian F-W wrote:
They use lighter fluid at the bookshop to remove old price stickers and residue from used books.

Good point, lighter fluid and Naptha are the same thing.
Author:  woody b [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Some lighter fluids are no longer naptha based. Naptha is sometimes spelled Naphtha. It's the same thing. You can buy a big bottle of naptha(or naphtha) at a hardware store for the price of a small bottle of lighter fluid. Obviously it's extrememly flammable so be careful.
I was told the CA "debonder" is a mixture of acetone and cooking oil. I just keep some acetone handy. I have a tendency to glue.........everything to...........everything.

FWIW, I don't think Naptha will work on CA, but it works great for most adhesives.
Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:52 pm ]
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woody b wrote:
Some lighter fluids are no longer naptha based.


I didn't know that, I have a can of lighter fluid at work I've had for probably 10 years.
Author:  npalen [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Confucius say: He who spills CA on floor best not work barefoot.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
I thought fingernail polish and acetone (same thing?) were good solvents for CA. BTW, gluing your fingers together is a neat trick right before the big games on Saturday which normally coincide with the Honey-Do list being handed over. You can still hold a long neck bottle too. 8-)

Mike
Author:  John Shannon [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Have you tried "Goo gone" ? Pretty easy to find and it's worked well for me in removing some pretty tenacious adhesives.

John
Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Mike O'Melia wrote:
I thought fingernail polish and acetone (same thing?) were good solvents for CA. BTW, gluing your fingers together is a neat trick right before the big games on Saturday which normally coincide with the Honey-Do list being handed over. You can still hold a long neck bottle too. 8-)

Mike

I may have to try that one.
Author:  Rob Warren [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
Fingernail polish remover WITH acetone in it. They make some acetone free brands, and it won't work on CA. It's the acetone that dissolves the glue. Don't ask how I found that little tid-bit out....
Author:  Bob Garrish [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:58 am ]
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npalen wrote:
Confucius say: He who spills CA on floor best not work barefoot.


She.
Author:  John Copley [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
If you glue two fingers together with CA glue take a Bic pen or similar(octagonal shaped body) and roll it through the two fingers from the inside to the out. Bingo , no pain, nothing, instant release. Try it and see. It also makes a good party trick.
Cheers Chopper
Author:  SteveSmith [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Got CA Solvent?
John Copley wrote:
If you glue two fingers together with CA glue take a Bic pen or similar(octagonal shaped body) and roll it through the two fingers from the inside to the out. Bingo , no pain, nothing, instant release. Try it and see. It also makes a good party trick.
Cheers Chopper

That would work good for two finger tips. Not so good for side to side which is what I did. :)
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