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Superglue removal
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do
what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. -- Adam |
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On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote:
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? yes. One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Get a polythene pot with a LID and soak them overnight. Lid stops evaporation. -- Its easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. Mark Twain |
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On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote:
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Acetone, but acetone can attack some plastics so test first. |
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On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote:
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Yes acetone does work but be aware that some nail varnish remover isn't acetone and doesn't work. Acetone will also dissolve some plastics so if the keys or keyring has plastic parts then these could be at risk. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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ARW wrote
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. Get the midget who likely isnt so much of a midget anymore to post some pics after you have hanged yourself. |
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On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote:
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Have you recently upset an apprentice? |
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Lonely Psychopathic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Fri, 17 May 2019 07:55:00 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH senile asshole latest insipid troll**** -- Richard addressing Rot Speed: "**** you're thick/pathetic excuse for a troll." MID: |
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Acetone cannot hurt unless any of the parts are plastic, in which case it
will melt it. Beware do not pour your acetone into a small plastic yoghurt pot to soak the items in. In half an hour the acetone will be gone and the pot firmly glued to the table! Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "ARW" wrote in message ... As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. -- Adam |
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Use a glass jar.
Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? yes. One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Get a polythene pot with a LID and soak them overnight. Lid stops evaporation. -- It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. Mark Twain |
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On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:40:52 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote:
As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. -- Adam I believe that nitromethane is good for dissolving superglue. 'Nitro' is used in model aeroplane engine fuel - probably the easiest way of getting hold of it - so I am a little surprised that superglue is also used in aeromodelling, but there you go. TNP will probably be along in a minute to lay down his law on the matter... |
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On 17/05/2019 08:23, Brian Gaff wrote:
Acetone cannot hurt unless any of the parts are plastic, in which case it will melt it. Beware do not pour your acetone into a small plastic yoghurt pot to soak the items in. In half an hour the acetone will be gone and the pot firmly glued to the table! Brian But polythene as TNP originally said will be fine. Also polypropylene (e.g. Chinese take-away boxes). --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
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On 17/05/2019 11:41, newshound wrote:
On 17/05/2019 08:23, Brian Gaff wrote: Acetone cannot hurt unless any of the parts are plastic, in which case it will melt it. Beware do not pour your acetone into a small plastic yoghurt pot to soak the items in. In half an hour the acetone will be gone and the pot firmly glued to the table! Â* Brian But polythene as TNP originally said will be fine. Also polypropylene (e.g. Chinese take-away boxes). Many takeaway food boxes are PLA as its compostable. A jam jar is safest for the container but you still need to test the keys. |
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On 17/05/2019 11:32, jkn wrote:
On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:40:52 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. -- Adam I believe that nitromethane is good for dissolving superglue. 'Nitro' is used in model aeroplane engine fuel - probably the easiest way of getting hold of it - so I am a little surprised that superglue is also used in aeromodelling, but there you go. TNP will probably be along in a minute to lay down his law on the matter... Any nitromethane left over can be dumped into the work's van fuel tank to get 0 to 300mph in 4 seconds. https://youtu.be/qWxMgZzaprQ?t=11 -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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On 17/05/2019 11:32, jkn wrote:
On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:40:52 PM UTC+1, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. -- Adam I believe that nitromethane is good for dissolving superglue. 'Nitro' is used in model aeroplane engine fuel - probably the easiest way of getting hold of it - so I am a little surprised that superglue is also used in aeromodelling, but there you go. TNP will probably be along in a minute to lay down his law on the matter... Nitromethane is indeed a solvent but much harder to get than acetone It is indeed about 5% of glo - fuel. Bot concentrated enough to be of much use. Not much superglue is isued in real aircaft modelling It sets too fast, its too brittle and its expensive -- How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think. Adolf Hitler |
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On 16/05/2019 22:57, Fredxx wrote:
On 16/05/2019 19:40, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Have you recently upset an apprentice? Of course. But this was just a leak of some super glue in the drivers door pocket of the van where I keep the keys. -- Adam |
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On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW
wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. |
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On 17/05/2019 18:48, Scott wrote:
Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. But you probably noticed that your fingers were stuck together:-) The keys have probably been stuck for a week. But it's easy enough to find out. -- Adam |
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On 17/05/2019 18:48, Scott wrote:
I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. You probably just removed a layer of skin --! mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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On Friday, 17 May 2019 19:08:31 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
On 17/05/2019 18:48, Scott wrote: Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. But you probably noticed that your fingers were stuck together:-) The keys have probably been stuck for a week. But it's easy enough to find out. It does go mushy in water but takes a long time. I'd probably start by tapping the keys with a hammer, cyano is somewhat fracturable. And if you can get a blade in a crack between them, you should be able to bend them to complete uselessness. NT |
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"Scott" wrote in message ... On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. |
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Scott Wrote in message:
On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. Er... boiling running water?! -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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"billj" Wrote in message:
"Scott" wrote in message ... On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. Is it Widdles? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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More Heavy Trolling by Senile Nym-Shifting Rodent Speed!
On Sat, 18 May 2019 06:17:06 +1000, billj, better known as cantankerous
trolling senile geezer Rodent Speed, wrote: Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. Nobody talked about car keys, you clinically insane auto-contradicting senile asshole from Oz! -- "Anonymous" to trolling senile Rot Speed: "You can **** off as you know less than pig **** you sad little ignorant ****." MID: |
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On Sat, 18 May 2019 06:17:06 +1000, "billj" wrote:
"Scott" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. My interpretation was that they were not. |
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On 17/05/2019 23:08, Scott wrote:
On Sat, 18 May 2019 06:17:06 +1000, "billj" wrote: "Scott" wrote in message ... On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW wrote: As well as apprentices with tape measures and a computer that did not do what I want it to do I have one final question/post. I have a bunch of keys covered in dried superglue. Google says acetone will clean them. Anyone tried it? One of the keys is a pretty secure padlock key with more dimples on it than on the recent post about getting a key cut. Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. My interpretation was that they were not. Many keys can be easily separated from their electronics anyway - as long as they are not superglued together SteveW |
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In message , Ian Jackson
writes In message , writes On Friday, 17 May 2019 19:08:31 UTC+1, ARW wrote: On 17/05/2019 18:48, Scott wrote: Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. But you probably noticed that your fingers were stuck together:-) The keys have probably been stuck for a week. But it's easy enough to find out. It does go mushy in water but takes a long time. I'd probably start by tapping the keys with a hammer, cyano is somewhat fracturable. And if you can get a blade in a crack between them, you should be able to bend them to complete uselessness. Heat the keys with a soldering iron - but keep your well away (unless you also want to clear your sinuses). Who stole 'nose' ?! -- Ian |
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On Sat, 18 May 2019 08:30:53 +0100, Ian Jackson
wrote: In message , Ian Jackson writes In message , writes On Friday, 17 May 2019 19:08:31 UTC+1, ARW wrote: On 17/05/2019 18:48, Scott wrote: Just a thought but could you stick them in boiling water? I superglued two of my fingers by mistake. I thought I had a problem on my hands (literally!) but it came off fairly quickly just by putting my hand under running water. But you probably noticed that your fingers were stuck together:-) The keys have probably been stuck for a week. But it's easy enough to find out. It does go mushy in water but takes a long time. I'd probably start by tapping the keys with a hammer, cyano is somewhat fracturable. And if you can get a blade in a crack between them, you should be able to bend them to complete uselessness. Heat the keys with a soldering iron - but keep your well away (unless you also want to clear your sinuses). Who stole 'nose' ?! F**k nose :-) |
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On 17/05/2019 23:08, Scott wrote:
Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. My interpretation was that they were not. They are not. Three padlock keys, a mortice key, a Veritas alarm fob and a Paxton door entry fob. I have removed the fobs from the keys. Only the high security padlock key has plastic on it. I cannot get another one cut without going through work as you need an ID card to get a copy. -- Adam |
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On 18/05/2019 12:08, ARW wrote:
On 17/05/2019 23:08, Scott wrote: Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. My interpretation was that they were not. They are not. Three padlock keys, a mortice key, a Veritas alarm fob and a Paxton door entry fob. I have removed the fobs from the keys. Only the high security padlock key has plastic on it. I cannot get another one cut without going through work as you need an ID card to get a copy. acetone wint dissolve nylon or polythene. I am not sure about polycarbonate. TRyp[ically it attacks cellulose acetate, ABS, and styrene. The same things that dissolve in MEK etc etc -- Adam -- A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. |
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On 18/05/2019 12:08, ARW wrote:
On 17/05/2019 23:08, Scott wrote: Not a great idea with modern electronic car keys. My interpretation was that they were not. They are not. Three padlock keys, a mortice key, a Veritas alarm fob and a Paxton door entry fob. I have removed the fobs from the keys. Only the high security padlock key has plastic on it. I cannot get another one cut without going through work as you need an ID card to get a copy. Just suspend the metal bit in acetone and scrub with an old toothbrush. If the plastic starts getting soft just let the acetone evaporate and the plastic will harden again. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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