Help! Superglue

[Reclaimer117]

I recently a bought an SXP from a member here and it came with some stick on fiber optic turkey sights. I have hunted with it, but eventually decided I want to get a better pair of removable turkey sights so I set to it.

The front sight was a long one and stuck on the rib with two sided tape but also found superglue under! Same with the rear sight. Looked like superglue was applied first and then immediately double sided tape. It's a disaster. I removed as much tape as I could as it was really stuck on (almost rock solid) and tried for hours to remove the superglue with acetone. No luck. Any recommendations on how to remove the superglue without drastic measures? I will probably have to reblue a part of the barrel or touch up after this is done.



Thanks.

 

[Brewster20]

Try https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/know-how/fix-stuff/how-to-remove-super-glue.html

 

[Reclaimer117]

Try https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/know-how/fix-stuff/how-to-remove-super-glue.html

Thanks, will look into the video, but I used up half of wife's nail polish remover already lol

 

[Daver_II]

Maybe it's like a permanent marker... add more...

 

[Reclaimer117]

Maybe it's like a permanent marker... add more...

Would have if it was an even application, but its dabbed on and got into the grooves on the rib and overflow slightly on to the sides - also some on the barrel itself

 

[Nibe]

Watch your hair...

https://globalnews.ca/news/7634615/gorilla-glue-girl-hair-surgery/

 

[Reclaimer117]

Watch your hair...

https://globalnews.ca/news/7634615/gorilla-glue-girl-hair-surgery/

LOL - saw that and was like what the fask

 

[Magellann]

You can try to scrape it off with a sharp razor blade, then use super fine, 0000 steel wool and oil to polish.

 

[303brt]

Applying some heat should help loosen it.

 

[Reclaimer117]

You can try to scrape it off with a sharp razor blade, then use super fine, 0000 steel wool and oil to polish.

Thank you. Will do - worried I would scratch it too much if I used a blade.

 

[Suther]

Have you tried something like Goo Gone?

 

[Reclaimer117]

Have you tried something like Goo Gone?

Thank you. I haven't but I can. I updated the pic in the first post. Can I use it on the blueing without damaging it?

 

[Reclaimer117]

Applying some heat should help loosen it.

Thank you. I did but for some reason, it didn't have any effect.

 

[BkSmithca]

Just a heads up not all nail polish has actone

 

[bcsteve]

Just a heads up not all nail polish has actone

X2. I would try "real" acetone from the hardware store. I would think that nail polish remover probably has a weaker concentration of acetone.

 

[Reclaimer117]

Just a heads up not all nail polish has actone

X2. I would try "real" acetone from the hardware store. I would think that nail polish remover probably has a weaker concentration of acetone.

I am using this one.

will go by Home Depot and pick up some.

 

[TedVR]

dremel tool, use a large cal brass pistol brush. your going to have to reblue some of it anyway by the look of the pics

 

[Suther]

Thank you. I haven't but I can. I updated the pic in the first post. Can I use it on the blueing without damaging it?

That I don't know. You could try to find a spot that is hidden by the stock or handguard and try it there to test?

I am using this one.

will go by Home Depot and pick up some.

That says 100% pure acetone. I would be absolutely AMAZED if Home Depot sells something with a higher concentration. (as that would be impossible)

 

[FLHTCUI]

Acetone.....
Rob

 

[Reclaimer117]

Acetone.....
Rob

I'm going at it with Acetone, Rob. Used a quarter of the bottle already. It almost feels like the glue has become baked on permanently! Feels like powder coated and dried to a sheen! Out of goo off like Suther suggested, going to get some and try that route among other suggestions - I had some success getting some glue off from in between the grooves on top of the rib using a scalpel as Magellan suggested and slowly go into each groove under a magnifying glass. I will try again some more tonight.