Crazy glue removal

[TheScientist]

I need help with crazy glue. I accidentally spilled some on my headlight lens for my Maisto 1/18 Mercedes, actually the fumes caused that white stuff to form. If you know what I mean, how can i remove that?

[geofroley]

Hate to break it it to ya, but the plastic has been fogged. It's not removable.

[JTRACING]

you can wetsand and use a polishing kit to bring it back to life. i have done that when i got normal glue on a windshield before

[freakray]

Crazy glue has a very different effect to normal glue, it's a lot more difficult to fix than you can imagine.

[MPWR]

I've heard that nail polish remover may soften it for removal. Also, Carl Goldberg Industries (maker of Jet super glue and R/C airplanes) makes a product called Jet DeSolv, for dissolving super glues. It's availible in most R/C shops. Haven't tried it, but if you're desperate- and I can't say if either would melt plastic. I'd also be prepared to polish the plastic, after any crazy glue is removed.

[TheScientist]

Thanks for all your help. What do I use to melt the plastic with out burning it? Can the same method be used to make parts?

Yes, I am a noob at car modeling

[freakray]

If I read your first post correctly, you're working with a clear part, the LAST thing you want to do is melt it.

You can try polishing the white clouding off the part, that is the best advice I would suggest as far as removing the clouding.
Melting the part will more than likely render a clear part completely useless.

[MPWR]

Yeah, when I spoke of melting the plastic, I meant I wasn't sure if either product would destroy the plastic part on contact. You need to test on scrap clear plastic first, to see if they're safe to use.

For future reference, NEVER use crazy/super glue on or near any clear plastic parts.

[SchuberT]

i heard somewhere that rubbing with ammonia and then using future will work

[TheScientist]

I see....

Now is there a specific type, or kind polish kit that I should use? any type of popular name brands?

BTW, thx for all your help too, i appreciate it .

[MPWR]

Tamiya rubbing compound is an excellent choice, but there are a number that will work. Even toothpaste (not gel!) makes a very good plastic polish- the diatomatious abrasive contained in toothpaste is perfect for removing fine scratches and haze.