I'm still juggling the idea. May use it as a plan B if the Loctite glue remover doesnt work.
But then again I would prefer to do something sooner rather than later.
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How to get superglue off iPhone?
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I'm still juggling the idea. May use it as a plan B if the Loctite glue remover doesnt work.
But then again I would prefer to do something sooner rather than later.
I used 2p-10 debonder which I believe is similar to the locktite glue remover to get superglue off the screen protector of my iPad. It left no marks. I would buy some proper debonder and give that a shot. The amount of time doesn't matter, the superglue is already as set as it will get. Definitely don't use acetone.
Well the plastic will almost certainly be the same between the 3G and the 3GS... even if it is slightly different I don't see them drastically altering the chemistry.
So if indeed this fellow did remove it using acetone then you should be good to go, but be really cautious and use as little as possible. Once acetone has wreaked it's vengeance on plastic it's not reversible. I would point out though that not all nail polish removers use acetone and the concentrations vary.
Superglue sets very quickly however, I don't think you'll find much difference between now and waiting for the morning. If you're really desperate though i imagine a 24hr tesco would have the loctite stuff.... they certainly usually have the glue so why not the remover.
So if indeed this fellow did remove it using acetone then you should be good to go, but be really cautious and use as little as possible. Once acetone has wreaked it's vengeance on plastic it's not reversible. I would point out though that not all nail polish removers use acetone and the concentrations vary.
Superglue sets very quickly however, I don't think you'll find much difference between now and waiting for the morning. If you're really desperate though i imagine a 24hr tesco would have the loctite stuff.... they certainly usually have the glue so why not the remover.
Funny you should meantion tescos, I have one right next to me. Was just thinking of heading up there.
Cant find it on their website though.
I know it's stupid of me.
I was using super glue and some must of dripped on my work bench. I place my phone down without looking and bam I have super glue all over the back of my 3Gs.
Can anyone suggest a way to get this off??
I dropped my 3GS a few months ago and cracked the case near the sim card. I superglued it and removed the excess superglue with pure acetone. It did not damage the finish on the plastic at all.
I use it all the time to get super glue off plastic parts on RC airplanes. Would be bad on foam, but most hard plastics can take it for short periods of time with no ill effects.
Well it does seem promising nail varnish remover will work.
However I am now still worried that it will eat the plastic or something.
However I am now still worried that it will eat the plastic or something.
Yeah they make acetone-free nail polish remover for people with fake nails. I'd try that first.
I know it's stupid of me.
I was using super glue and some must of dripped on my work bench. I place my phone down without looking and bam I have super glue all over the back of my 3Gs.
Can anyone suggest a way to get this off??
You should be able to find Goof off at HD, Lowes, supermarkets etc.
If not, try rubbing it off with WD-40 on a rag . . .
I feel it may only be an american product, or not many shops stock it here unfortunatly.
Ok I went to the shop on got the glue remover.
'Loctite glue remover is suitable for the removal of super glue and many other glues from badly bonded objects, stained surfaces, fabrics and accidently bonded fingers.
Do not use on painted or varnished surfaces, not suitable for use on hard plastics, eg. ABS.'
Its that last part that is worrying me.
'Loctite glue remover is suitable for the removal of super glue and many other glues from badly bonded objects, stained surfaces, fabrics and accidently bonded fingers.
Do not use on painted or varnished surfaces, not suitable for use on hard plastics, eg. ABS.'
Its that last part that is worrying me.
Lol, pretty sure it'll be acetone based then... in fairness it is the best stuff for dissolving superglue.
Does it have ingredients listed on the back?
from some of the above posts you should be okay using acetone, just try not to use too much and once it's removed the glue then thoroughly clean the back of the phone to make sure it's all gone
Does it have ingredients listed on the back?
from some of the above posts you should be okay using acetone, just try not to use too much and once it's removed the glue then thoroughly clean the back of the phone to make sure it's all gone
Nope, strangely the ingredients aren't anywhere on it, I always thought that was a requirement.
I may try using a tiny tiny bit of it just to see.
Try it on something else that's plastic first that you don't care about if it gets ruined.
Nail Varnish remover
The silent switch on my 3gs fell one day and I glued it back, in the process I accidentally got super attack stuck on the back of my iPhone, so I tried with alcohol, that didn't help so I actually had to use acetone based nail varnish remover. No damage whatsoever. Acetone could remove the paint but since the polycarbonate casing of the iPhone is painted from the inside (at least this is what it looks like, same goes for older ipods and Macbooks) this risk is non-existent.
Good luck, maybe start on a small part of you phone without getting it dipped in acetone/nail varnish remover.
The silent switch on my 3gs fell one day and I glued it back, in the process I accidentally got super attack stuck on the back of my iPhone, so I tried with alcohol, that didn't help so I actually had to use acetone based nail varnish remover. No damage whatsoever. Acetone could remove the paint but since the polycarbonate casing of the iPhone is painted from the inside (at least this is what it looks like, same goes for older ipods and Macbooks) this risk is non-existent.
Good luck, maybe start on a small part of you phone without getting it dipped in acetone/nail varnish remover.
I see . . . I would imagine the super glue ate away the iPhone plastic.
Try the WD-40 . . I know they sell that in the UK.
How exactly did you apply it? Like dab it on with tissue, rub it in etc.
And how long did you leave it for?
Worst case scenario: if nothing esle works and you're willing to do a little disassembly...
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Ok I bit the bullet and used nail varnish remover. I applied it and then scratched atbthe glue and rinse and repeat.
It worked like a charm and the plastic seems untouched. Just going to wipe it over with a baby wipe and it will be as good as new.
It worked like a charm and the plastic seems untouched. Just going to wipe it over with a baby wipe and it will be as good as new.