Has anyone found the antidote for Gorilla Glue?

[Nosty]

Hi All,

Let me start by saying that I have become Gorilla Glue's biggest fan this weekend. That stuff will stick air to air.

Unfortunately, I have managed to collect a considerable amount of it on my hands and fingers. After a hot shower with a scrub brush and excessive manual manipulation, I've managed to get my fingers apart, but they're covered in the stuff and nothing seems to take it off. I've tried paint thinner and fingernail polish remover with no real positive results.

Anyone else ever run into this? Please don't tell me I'm the only one.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

[doug hodder]

Once it cures...and you have black spots on your fingers/ hands since it picks up all kinds of dirt and crap....it kinda has to wear off at least that's what I've found. If it hasn't cured completely...Acetone/lacquer thinner works on it, but I'm a fan of "hot" reducers for clean up. Use lots of hand lotion...helps it to release it if cured. I've found that a box of 100 latex gloves from HD are a real plus, especially with an epoxy. Other opinions may vary....Doug

PS....you are alone....absolutely none of us have ever had any issues with it in the past...except the guy that got it in his hair.....

[Miriam C.]

Vinegar will remove most things before it dries.....even epoxy in the hair... Gloves are a great but you might try using an abrasive hand cleaner like lava soap several times a day. Kinda sand it off......

[eamarquardt]

I agree that gloves are an effective solution. I've found that nitrile gloves hold up better than latex but not all gloves are created equal. I got some at Rutland Tool that were great compared to all latex and the nitrile that HD sells. I went back and got some more gloves at Rutland but they do not hold up nearly as well as the first brand. I find spending more on good quality gloves is more cost effective because thehy don't rip and require replacement as often. Next time I'm gonna compare the brands of nitrile to make sure I get the thickest ones!

I try and wear women's leather gardening gloves when working on machines and cars. I can work down to number 6 hardware and Suzy sex my hands are softer (a definate plus, ha).

Cheers,

Gus

[glassice]

M80 TNt
try tide and a brush are it will pop off in a day are 6

[eamarquardt]

M80 TNt
try tide and a brush are it will pop off in a day are 6

Yes, blowing off your hands with explosives is another alternative approach to the problem! I think I'll stick with gloves though.

In a similar vein a famous pain specialist, after hearing my saga, told me that the pain had caused permanent changes in my brain that were unlikely to ever be reversed after so long a period of time. Always wanting definitive "proof" for AT&T and the thugs (Sedgwick CMS) they hire to cheat sick and disabled employees, I asked if these changes could be seen. His reply: "Yes, at autopsy". I've decided to wait.

Cheers,

Gus

[2bits]

I've never used Gorilla Glue, but have had some wonderful experiences with other things that only take time to wear off. It won't last too long

[Gage]

PS....you are alone....absolutely none of us have ever had any issues with it in the past...except the guy that got it in his hair.....

Yep, I was going to mention Ira, he's the only one that I could think of that has had an issue (battle) with Gorilla Glue. So I guess that means that Brian, your the second one. Me, I use latex gloves with all glues so I also have no idea on what kind of cleaner to use because I have not had that problem, sorry. You might try a bar of Lava soap and a stiff brush ...

[Mauleskinner]

Once it cures...and you have black spots on your fingers/ hands since it picks up all kinds of dirt and crap....it kinda has to wear off at least that's what I've found. If it hasn't cured completely...Acetone/lacquer thinner works on it, but I'm a fan of "hot" reducers for clean up. Use lots of hand lotion...helps it to release it if cured. I've found that a box of 100 latex gloves from HD are a real plus, especially with an epoxy. Other opinions may vary....Doug

That sums it up pretty well...get it off before it dries, or have spots on your hands/fingers for a few days until it wears off (always been less than a week in my, er, the case of a "friend" who's had it happen on occasion...)

David

[Nosty]

Thanks, everyone. I'll have to deal with the black crud until it wears off I guess. No biggie. It's just that you can usually find something to take off just about anything, but not Gorilla glue. This is the first time I've used it and, I must say, it's some pretty amazing stuff. Beats the daylights out of Titlebond or Liquid Nails.

Anyway, I gave up trying when the GoJo and lacquer thinner failed. My digits are free of each other so now it's just asthetics.

Enjoy your Sunday, everyone.

Brian

[eamarquardt]

....... (always been less than a week in my, er, the case of a "friend" who's had it happen on occasion...)
David

Ah yes, the "I have a friend who 1) has this embarassing problem 2)did did something really stupid" line to keep camoufloge the truth and to keep one's self from being embarased. Know it well (but I'm not saying if I know it on the giving side or receiving side)!

Cheers,

Gus

[starleen2]

That stuff just gotta wear off!

[Steve_Cox]

You can get Gorilla Glue off with an extremely sharp knife.

[NathanL]

The "universal solvent" will take it off, and I don't mean H20. I'm reluctant to mention it by name on the forums because it's not an approved use. But you can buy at Lowes/HD in metal cans in most states (I know you can't in CA/NY).

[Nosty]

Thanks guys, but I'm beyond help. I went out and did it all again today.
Some of us just have to learn the hard way. I chalk it off to progress and plan on wearing mittens to work tomorrow. That stuff is "da bomb," though. Pitted and spotted fingers is a small price to pay for having risers actually melded to headers and footers.

May you all have the best week of your lives.

Brian