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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.

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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.


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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.

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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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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!
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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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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.

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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



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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?


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.


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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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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.

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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

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On Friday, 17 May 2019 19:08:31 UTC+1, ARW wrote:
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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.


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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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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?!
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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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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
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On Thu, 16 May 2019 19:40:52 +0100, ARW
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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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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

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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.

Heat the keys with a soldering iron - but keep your well away (unless
you also want to clear your sinuses).


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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.

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.


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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



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On 18/05/2019 12:08, ARW wrote:
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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.




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