Excess CA removal

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:15 am • Post subject: Excess CA removal

G'Day All,

Following on from a tip from Oldman some time ago about using a damp rag to remove excess or overflow of carpenters glue on planking I have been trying this idea on CA, it seems to work if the rag is fairly wet and if done real quickly. That is well before it dries. I rub the area vigorously and firmly with the wet rag and it seems to be working at removing the excess from the timber. It certainly helps to speed the drying of the CA also. I have been using the slower set CA, Zap-A-Gap CA+, in the green bottle. Like to hear from others if this works for them.

Dirk

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:02 am • Post subject:

Dirk,
It ~can~ work, but don't count on it absolutely. Obviously it does work with the slower CAs. With the faster CAs, maybe I'm just not fast enough? I usually end up with a smear of glue on the whatever it was. Also found that typical finger nail polish remover (acetone) does a pretty fair job of removing the smear. Not 'perfect' though. If you've found something that works, stick with it!
- 'Doc

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:57 pm • Post subject: Re: Excess CA removal

Hi Dirk and Â´Doc,

I have good experience for the removing of CA with a special product named FALLER (producer usually for modelling railway) "Expert Rapid Reiniger", which means soemthing like "cleaner". I am using usually the CA from the same producer, the faster named "Expert Rapid" and the slower "Expert Rapid Gel". Also after drying of the CA the cleaner is how to say opening the connection, between glued parts, mostly without some residues which can be grinded easily.

Uwe

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:38 pm • Post subject:

G'Day Uwe,

Thank you for the information I am going to have a look and see if I can find this or a similar product over here in Australia. Does this product smell at all like acetone? I have used acetone on prior ocassions with differing results, seems it has a lot more to do with the poriosity of the wood itself rather than the products ability to remove it. I have to admit I seem to have more success with just plain water if I get to it fast enough. Of course more care is the best candidate for success.

Dirk

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:38 pm • Post subject:

Try using a Q-tip for smaller areas and keep a small vial of acetone present. This works well. I also find that the medium viscosity CA is a lot easier to get rid of as it takes a little puddle of CA longer to cure.