How would I go about fixing the super glue stains?
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Sam Tron
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So, I have a vintage record player cabinet with the wicker speaker cover. Some of the wicker was broken on a very small level. The person I bought it from said he adds super glue to fix those. I did that, with a clear glue and it permanently darkened those spots. So it looks worst than it did. Tried removing the now dry glue with polish remover that only lightened a little bit. So I'm thinking I could use a wood stain to just darken the whole thing to blend those spots in. Good idea? Other ideas to remove the glue?
I think you're right Sam! Stain should work just fine to give you a more consistent look. I would definitely do a test patch first though because once you stain it I don't think there will be any going back unless you decide to paint over the stain.
I also think stain would work! Or maybe try a wipe on product like Restor-a-finish. Can you test it on the back of the mesh first?
I agre with the stain. The super glue probably got absorbed into the fibers and would be almost impossible to remove.
Yeah I think you all are right. I tried nail polish remover and it just didn’t really work. So I think I’m going to see if it’s at all possible to get into the cabinet and flip around the wicker, but if that’s too much of a pain I can try a stain in a small area and work from there. Appreciate the info!
I am thinking that stain would be evitable on the glue spots so I would suggest spray painting them...testing on reverse first of course
Hello,
You could try using Chalk paint on a sponge to colour the stains over , or replace the whole thing from inside the cabinet or use a Stain blocker and then colour it!
In the opening question, Sam already stated that he tried the polish remover, with unsuccessful results. Besides, many nail polish removers sold today no longer contain acetone.
Try the stain and see if that works, if not, have you considered replacing the wicker?
Here's a post that might help https://lifehacker.com/how-to-remove-super-glue-from-practically-anything-5436362
Hi Sam, what if you were to repaint the entire bunch of them? It would give you a chance to update the color if you wanted as well, you could mask them and spray them a natural color or an updated color
Another option to stain is dry brushing chalk paint to lighten instead of darkening the fibers.
Use acetone from the hardware store much more powerful than nail polish remover
Hello. Wow love this MCM piece. If it were my cabinet I would try a restoration —a color matching over the darkened glue spots. I have lots of art supplies. Depending on the existing strength of fiber (after examining) and thoughtful application method— I might chose a multicolored hand tinted acrylic paint application with a fine paintbrush to reweave the exact color combination or possibly soft pastels to lighten-color match this woven panel discoloration.