How to remove superglue?

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**Bangbangboom**

I got a good deal on some metal figures but it looks like the previous owner dunked them in superglue. How can I remove all traces of this glue and see the details on the figures again? Thanks

**Lord_Ghazghkull**

since they are metal figs... try acetone... at walmart its in the nailpolish section.. 2 bucks for a good size bottle

**Bangbangboom**

Sounds perfect, Walmarts a bit far but I'm sure we have acetone over here. How long do I soak them for and will the glue just full off or do I need to scrub them?

**filbert**

Nail varnish remover will dissolve it, IIRC

Edit: I need to learn to read! Acteone = Nail polish remover!

**Lord_Ghazghkull**

i prefer the nail polish remover in the biiig bottle... if you have a beauty shop near you they will have it

**Bangbangboom**

Thanks guys a 24hr soak should do it then?

**Peter Wiggin**

More time can't hurt. I'd hazard to say 24 hours would be fine though.

**shrike**

Bangbangboom wrote:How can I remove glue? Thanks

Lord_Ghazghkull wrote:try acetone at walmart

Bangbangboom wrote:Walmarts a bit far

**taopaipai18**

walmarts closer than you may think in the UK, walmart owns ASDA chain

**Capt_Bowman**

Failing that Nitromors will cause it to bubble off.... but it is nasty stuff so take care when using.

And it will goopify any plastic parts.

**MechaEmperor7000**

If you can find it, Goof Off Spray will soften the glue and a gentle prod with a toothpick will get it off. It also only takes about an hour for it to work and wont damage metal models.

**Peter Wiggin**

MechaEmperor7000 wrote:If you can find it, Goof Off Spray will soften the glue and a gentle prod with a toothpick will get it off. It also only takes about an hour for it to work and wont damage metal models.

What kind of an effect does it have on plastic?

**Ailaros**

depends on the plastic.

Some plastics it does nothing to. Some plastics it will make the plastic melt faster than if you put it in the microwave with the power set to "meganuke!"

Also, if you're near a college or universities, physics departments often have 1-gallon jugs of acetone just lying around.

**MechaEmperor7000**

Goof Off will corrode GW plastics and generally dull or outright destroy fine details on them. However I've seen other plastics, namely a dollar store pallet I bought, be extremely resistant to it.