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What can i do to get a bunch of super glue off a bathtub?

Went to put back on these Butterfly, non-skid things back on the tub, don't know what i was thinking but used super glue! lol, dahhhh. So now i need to know how to get it off, so i can move out without having to pay a small fortune! Please if anyone knows what to do, let me know.....thank you. nail polish remover would take forever! thanks for the advice anyways

Public Comments

1. not sure...you can try finger nail polish remover
2. Super glue is called cyanoacrylate. You need cyanoacrylate remover. It is available at most hobby shops that sell models (like plastic car models). A good wood working shop would also sell it. It is usually 7 or 8 bucks a bottle.
3. Prior suggestions are good if tub is porcelain. If newer fiberglass or acrylic, these will melt it.
4. This could be tricky depending on what tub is made of and how "glass-like" the surface finish is. I use super glue alot to temporarily glue two pieces of metal together for drilling, etc. Super glue is brittle; to separate I smack them with a small hammer or drop on floor if it don't matter. To remove a "puddle" on the surface of metal I simply take a piece of brass or aluminum, and basically tap on the glue spot till it cracks free. Start all around the edges, work towards the center and be carefull. Try to tap no harder than necessary to pulverize the glue. If possible put some glue in an area where it doesn't matter, or on an old junky tub, and experiment. A scraper made from aluminum shouldn't scratch the porcelin and will clean off any remaining flakes. The scraper may work without pulverizing first. Lastly use a "Scotch-Brite" and or "Bon Ami" to remove the aluminum marks. I just tried the above on my old junky cast iron/porcelin tub and it worked great! I would not recommend this on Fibreglass tubs, and don't use super glue remover! It is acetone solvent, as is nail polish remover. It will dissolve fibreglass resins! The glue may have to be sanded off which will then scratch the Gel-Coat finish, which should polish back to near original. The color in the gelcoats I've worked with is fairly thick so shouldn't be a problem. Again find an old junky fibreglass tub and experiment with both methods. What about gluing new butterflies on top of the spots.