Big Piece of Plastic

[Jimbeaux]

Benjamin Shute said:

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Really wish I'd asked here first too be honest. I'll get a picture tomorrow and post it for you all too see. Going to get some Acetone to get the rest of the glue off and then see if a touchup kit will work.

Late I know, but my 2004 3.0i (SMG-55.000 miles) has been superb in every way.

[otolith]

Test the acetone on an inconspicuous bit of paintwork first, it may take off more than just the glue!

Years ago, as a research student I used to use superglue to mount biological specimens on glass slides so that I could grind them to thin sections to view under the microscope. They needed to be ground on both sides, so after I had done one side I just soaked the slide in hot water and it would eventually come unstuck. Then I turned it over, dried it out and stuck it back down.

[steve2]

I wonder if there were fingerprints on the plastic, if quite a few cars were done the BIB might have been interested

[Benjamin Shute]

Jimbeaux said:

Late I know, but my 2004 3.0i (SMG-55.000 miles) has been superb in every way.

Sorry, I don't understand? Haha. Also I think you might be right about the fingerprints. I'll have a look in the morning and see if there is anything there. I'll be careful with the Acetone too. Wouldn't be able to afford a whole new bonnet, student life... Isn't it great?

[Jimbeaux]

Benjamin Shute said:

Jimbeaux said:

Late I know, but my 2004 3.0i (SMG-55.000 miles) has been superb in every way.

Sorry, I don't understand? Haha. Also I think you might be right about the fingerprints. I'll have a look in the morning and see if there is anything there. I'll be careful with the Acetone too. Wouldn't be able to afford a whole new bonnet, student life... Isn't it great?

Did you mean to respond to Steve?

[GuitarTech]

Most common adhesives (including superglue and 2-part epoxy), can be softened and removed with heat. About 150°c is enough, use a heat gun where you can set the max. temp.Enough to break the glue joint, but not enough to destroy the paint if you're careful.