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Old 11-03-2024 | 12:28 PM
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I got a spot of Gorilla glue (Polyurethane) on a CARF model. It cured before I noticed. I tried scraping it off with a plastic razor blade, with no joy. I read acetone may soften it. I'm worried acetone will harm the paint. CARF paint is not covered with urethane clear and even alcohol can damage it.

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Old 11-03-2024 | 01:32 PM
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Test the acetone in an inconspicuous area like the over spray on the inside of a hatch or wheel well.

Also put some Gorilla glue on some scrape to see if the acetone will even do anything to it.
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Acetone is much more savage on paint than alcohol, I wouldn't be putting it anywhere near paint
unless you are trying to remove the paint.

Can you heat the glue spot gently then try to roll it off with your finger?
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I got it off. The glue was pretty hard. A plastic razor blade had no impact. I surrounded the glue with masking tape and went after it with a steel razor blade. It final popped off! No chemicals needed.
Its always best to wax the airplanes 1st, so glue doesn't stick. I seem to get glue somewhere unwanted everytime, its my trademark. The older I get, the less I care. There will always be another airplane.
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