Removing Krazy Glue from Palm Rest

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brooklynboy · #1 Post by **brooklynboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:43 pm

A blob of Krazy Glue Gel wound up on my T30 palm rest in a completely unrelated operation. Don't ask.

I'm about to test a little acetone (nail-polish remover) on an inconspicuous corner to see whether it dissolves TP plastic as well as Krazy Glue Gel, unless someone else has a better suggestion.

Has anyone else a better suggestion?

#2 Post by **Kyocera** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:40 pm

From Google: because the active ingredient in Crazy Glue and other super bonders is cyanoacrylics, what you really need is 100% acetone. While some fingernail polish does contain this, it's not usually in the strength needed to break the bond. However, for something like a spill or drops on a surface like a countertop, if you pour the nail polish on and let it sit for 15-30 minutes, it may do the trick. Otherwise, you should try a hardware store for the acetone.

Some users report successful removal with lighter fluid. Keep in mind though, that anything of a chemical nature can damage the item with the glue on it. Test a hidden or small area of material or surfaces with the glue on it, and wash hands immediately after having it removed from your skin.

GOOD LUCK

teefar · #3 Post by **teefar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:40 am

rubbing alcohol and a cloth towel worked for me... youre gonna have to scrub but it takes it right off.

brooklynboy · #4 Post by **brooklynboy** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:08 pm

Really? Rubbing alcohol? Even after the glue has cured?

That's got to be potentially less damaging than nail polish/acetone. I'll try that first.

(BTW, the glue is right below the precious tricolor IBM sticker...must protect the sticker.)

#5 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:08 pm

I don't suppose you were trying to "Stick it to the man" ?

TonyJZX · #6 Post by **TonyJZX** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:03 pm

What about removing the gum from stickers that were place on the lid of a T2x series?

It leaves a gummy residue that methylated spirits will not get rid of.

#7 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:24 pm

TonyJZX wrote:What about removing the gum from stickers that were place on the lid of a T2x series?

It leaves a gummy residue that methylated spirits will not get rid of.

Here's a couple of threads on the subject:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=18896

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=3875

brooklynboy · #8 Post by **brooklynboy** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:16 pm

For the record, a glob of KG went awry, initially unnoticed, during an eyeglass repair.

Well, after fifteen minutes of gentle scrubbing with a rough, well-saturated cloth, I've convinced myself that isopropanol, whatever its virtues for cleaning display, keyboard, and palmrest, is in no way a solvent for cyanoacrylate-based adhesives. (And first, I carefully reduced the ugly wart to a mere blemish with a razor blade.) Any success reported by others must be due simply to friction.

Before I escalate, has anyone else any experience to relate as to how TP plastic reacts to acetone?

#9 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:37 pm

brooklynboy wrote:Before I escalate, has anyone else any experience to relate as to how TP plastic reacts to acetone?

No, but I do know that Acetone is a solvent for plastic, and it liquifies many plastics. If you want to try it, I would definitely try it on an area that you can't see first.

brooklynboy · #10 Post by **brooklynboy** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:05 am

brooklynboy wrote:I'm about to test a little acetone (nail-polish remover) on an inconspicuous corner to see whether it dissolves TP plastic as well as Krazy Glue Gel, unless someone else has a better suggestion.

Yup, I guess I'm now back where I started.

Maybe I'll open it up and test inside.

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