Souwester said..
Hey Legends, anyone got any tips on removing Gorilla Grip from a board?
Used it to try and stick down a flapping deck grip, the deck grip came off and the Gorilla Glue has stayed on there. Keen to replace the deck grip but reckon will need to get all the old stuff off..
The secret for removing glue is ... time.
- Choose a mild solvent (never acetone, it will damage you and the board): Solvent F, turpentine, citrus-based household cleaning products, or even just warm (not hot) soapy water.
- put an absorbing layer on the area: towel, layers of tissues...
- drown the towel with the solvent
- cover with a plastic sheet (garbage bag), ideally taping the edges.
- the goal is to let the product act 15 to 30mn
- the glue should be softened and easily removable with a plastic scraper (credit card).
try to work progressively, uncover bit by bit and scraping. If you remove the whole bag + towel, you run the risk of some parts re-drying and harden before you work on them.
In summary:
"
Patience and length of time may sever, What strength and empty wrath could never."
Or: use a mild solvent for a long time rather than a strong one for a short time.
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