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tools got covered with glue

  • 11-12-2014 3:05pm
    #1
    DainBramage
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    hi
    A tube of glue or adhesive burst in my tool box resulting in everything covered in sticky gluey gunk that won't dry out. now any time I pick up a screwdriver,pliars etc i'm 10-15 mins scrubbing hands after. what is the best way to clean this, thanks.


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  • #2
    jeepers101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭jeepers101


    DainBramage wrote: »
    hi
    A tube of glue or adhesive burst in my tool box resulting in everything covered in sticky gluey gunk that won't dry out. now any time I pick up a screwdriver,pliars etc i'm 10-15 mins scrubbing hands after. what is the best way to clean this, thanks.

    Acetone maybe?


  • #3
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Standard thinners maybe.


  • #4
    scudo2
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    Petrol














    + a match !


  • #5
    fussyonion
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    What kind of glue is it?


  • #6
    blade1
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    How about wd40?


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  • #7
    Alun
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    fussyonion wrote: »
    What kind of glue is it?
    Yes, this is the key question. If, for example, it's a PVA type glue then simple warm water will do the job!

    The best approach may just be to take out all the tools and let the glue dry, and then just peel / chip it off.


  • #8
    650gs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 789 ✭✭✭650gs


    Buy a tin of cleaner for expanding foam this will clean anything


  • #9
    New Home
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    Something like this would also do the trick. http://www.officentrum.eu/files/_640x480/glue_remover.jpg


  • #10
    650gs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 789 ✭✭✭650gs


    New Home wrote: »
    Something like this would also do the trick. http://www.officentrum.eu/files/_640x480/glue_remover.jpg

    Say you might need 10 tubes


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