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Best way to remove Super Glue?


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I searched the forum but i couldent find any posts about different techniques for removing super glue. I have a few pieces that for whatever reason were glued the wrong way or moved slightly when drying. Im wondering if there are some good ways to go about removing super glue without damaging a fossil? I have a few ideas of what might work but im curious what people have tried and what works?

 

In this case im working with four or five pieces of bone that were glued together but one or two are off..

 

Nick

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I use something called a debonder which is made mainly for when you glue your fingers together :ighappy: It contains acetone.

 

This old thread might help:

 

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I use straight acetone. It will weaken the bond well enough to reset the piece. If you want to remove the glue completely, it usually requires a long soak in acetone and some mechanical prep to remove what doesn't dissolve.

 

If it's safe to soak the whole piece, that's the best. If not, apply drops to the bond repeatedly with a paint brush.

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