Got glue on clear part -- help!

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Is there any way to get model glue from clear parts(windows) without damaging the clear part? A novice mistake I know, but while glueing a window to a cab frame, I got some overrun and I didn’t notice it right away. I know I can order replacment windows, but Revell’s site says it might be 15-20 days?? Thanks in advance for any useful input!

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You can try sanding it out with finer and finer grits of sandpaper, then overcoat with Future, but depending on the depth of the glue run, you might be better off waiting for that spare part.

One other thing you might try is to fashion a new window from clear acetate (like a document protector).

Gip Winecoff

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Thanks styrene…I got some of the fogging cleaned off by using undiluted rubbing alcohol. I’ll try the Future – and I see from other posts that many of you say Future will work for small gluing projects like windows?

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HEY,
First, you sand it off, using finer and finer grita of sanding paper. Then you clean it off, and polish it with some plastic polish. I did the same thing and this worked great. You may want to try the clear parts cement and window maker by Testors. It dries clear and doesnt marr thewindows Hope this helps.

Randy

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If you are careful you an also use some fine grade rubbing compound or tooth-paste.

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Thanks Randy…I’ll look for that product tonight!!

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Just be careful, whatever you do, not to break the part by putting too much pressure/torque on it!

Glenn

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Depending on how badly it was damaged, sanding and buffing might work. I’d suggest going to the local beauty section of a store and looking for a 3-part nail (fingernail) High buffing stick. They’re usually pink and white on one side and dark grey on the other. While I haven’t had to use this on a window yet, I have experiminted with clear sprues and found that it leaves the plastic so buffed, you can’t tell where it was scuffed. This may also work for minor scratches.

Good Luck.

Don

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i guess this is sort of related, but does anyone know if there is a method for getting that foggy coating off auto headlite lenses??? I am told there is no way, but having read some of the replies on all these forums, i am sure someone knows a way

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You can use a triple grit fingernail file. Most places carry them. Just start with the coarsest first and work from there.