Glue removal

[Dorsetmike]

Not sure where to post this; my problem is glue sticking to my fingers - as well as where it is meant to go. Trying to assemble small parts - card or plastic, often involves the glue getting onto fingers, using twezers can in some cases reduce this but there are times when fingers and glue get together.
One of the glues that seem to have an affinity for geting on fingers is Rocket card glue, does what it says on the bottle in that it bonds card, paper, wood and plastic, no mention of fingers though, yet it works for them as well.
Does anybody know of a suitable solvent; soap or washing up liquid  and water have little effect.

[exmouthcraig]

I too suffered the same fate when trying to build some metcalfe kits Mike, I always use Deluxe Products glue and their Rocket card is amazing but very much a pig to hide over spill.

Luckily with a good chunk of the family involved in education a school glue spreader was acquired and I now use that to apply a thin scrape along the edges keeping both hands relatively clean. I also have a huge supply of the long flexible nozzles that can be stretched to thin them even more, clamp the corners or with low tack masking tape and apply a bead down the inside.

Not really helping you out with your current issue unfortunately 😕

[PaulCheffus]

Hi

I use one of these for PVA and it might be suitable for the glue you are using
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crafters-Companion-Crafter%60s-Companion-Fine-Applicator/dp/B07NDJ64MG/ref=asc_df_B07NDJ64MG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=339653800522&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5256845306947508058&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006892&hvtargid=pla-699816061098&th=1

Cheers

Paul

[Steven B]

The safety data sheet says soap and water or a recognised skin cleaner and avoid solvents:

https://gcabrasives.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SDS-AD57-Roket-Card-Glue.pdf

If regular soap doesn't shift it from skin I'd try something like swafega.

The best solution is to avoid getting on your fingers in the first place!

Steven B

[zwilnik]

I use a toothpick or similar as an applicator. I still always end up sticking my fingers together though. Hot water and soap's generally effective if you use it quick enough but I came across this video the other day that covers super glue debonder and other ways of dissolving it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hY1jyGNzIo (skip to about 8:30 for the dissolving bit, but there's some handy stuff before that on accelerating super glue)

[Newportnobby]

Not sure where to post this; my problem is glue sticking to my fingers

@Dorsetmike What are you protesting about, Mike?

[devonjames]

I use UHU Power for model making which I find to be really good for many uses and particularly brilliant for Metcalfe kits. It dries clear and doesn't make clear plastic go cloudy if you get any on it.  The glue dries quickly which is good but you have a few seconds to slide joining items around into the right position. I squeeze the glue from its tube into one of these pinpoint applicators for use:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crafters-Companion-Crafter%60s-Companion-Fine-Applicator/dp/B07NDJ64MG
These ensure you only get exactly the right amount of glue you want in the right place.  The only thing is that I had to buy a box of dressmakers pins with glass heads because I kept on losing the one supplied that goes in the tip of the applicator when not being used.

UHU Power just rubs off if you get it on your fingers. 

[geofff]

Does anybody know of a suitable solvent; soap or washing up liquid  and water have little effect.

Try non-acetone nail varnish remover. Or find out what the police use to remove the protesters who glue themselves to the roads.


Regards

[dannyboy]

Or find out what the police use to remove the protesters who glue themselves to the roads.

I know what I would like them to use!

[martyn]

How about trying to use thin nitrile (?)/latex gloves, as in the medical and dental professions?

I can never get the air out at the finger ends, though.............

Martyn

[Trainfish]

Get the police involved!

[keithfre]

I can never get the air out at the finger ends, though.............

Perhaps you could make a tiny hole to let it escape?

[Bealman]

Bet the glue would get in through the holes 

[joe cassidy]

Remember to wash your hands BEFORE you go for a pee.

Same advice if you chop up green chillies for a curry.