Use a razor blade or putty knife if you don’t have a plastic scraper, or nail polish remover in place of pure acetone. Scrape gently to avoid scratching or damaging the metal surface. Repeat the acetone soak until all of the glue is gone. Afterward, use a clean rag and soapy water to wash the metal, then dry.
If needed, repeat the lighter fluid soak or use a plastic scraper to remove large chunks or glue or residue. Ventilate your work area as much as possible to reduce the chance of inhaling lighter fluid fumes.
Afterward, clean the metal with soapy water and dry it to remove toxic chemicals and prevent rust. Use WD-40 to remove adhesive from a variety of household objects and materials.
Repeat the hydrogen peroxide soak if necessary to remove all of the glue. Once the glue is gone, use a rag and soapy water to clean away residue and leftover chemicals. Use hydrogen peroxide for a variety of cleaning tasks around the house.
Rub the glue in the direction of the metal’s grain (if it has one). Alcohol evaporates quickly, which makes for an easy cleanup.
For extra difficult glue spots, use petroleum jelly to loosen the glue before applying a stronger solvent, like acetone or lighter fluid. Use petroleum jelly to remove glue from your skin or hair, too.
Wash the metal with a clean rag and soapy water after all of the glue is gone.
Rinse the metal with clean water afterward and then dry it off to prevent rust.
Wash the oily residue away with hot water afterward. Use cooking oil to remove super glue from skin or hair, too.
Use the sharp edges of a nail file to pry off chunks of glue or residue. After the glue is gone, clean the spot with soapy water and a cloth.
Dry the metal thoroughly after removing the glue to prevent rust.
