removing 3m urethane windshield adhesive

[jniolon]

anyone that has ever used this stuff to install a windshield or seat a door window knows that once it's on your skin, it becomes a part of you

the few times I've used this I've invariable gotten it on something other than the windshield or the rubber.. it's sorta like anti-sieze. Attempts to remove it included lacquer thinner, MEK, acetone, alcohol and sandpaper or desquamation, which takes a few days/weeks. Sandpaper worked best but is a little severe

so... today I'm gluing door windows to the lift channel (third attempt) and using 3M 08609, Super Fast Windshield Urethane Adhesive, I of course got it on tools, hands (in gloves) and glass. I had a can of brake cleaner close by and grabbed it... sprayed it on a rag and EUREKA !!!!! IT BLASTED IT RIGHT OFF !!! why haven't I tried this before !!!!!?????

So all of you with that tell tale black crap on your hand, clothes, tools... go buy some of the cheapest brake cleaner you can find and clean up

this has been a public service announcement

john

 

[Southern Ray]

The guys who replaced my windshield
used WD40.

 

[dzc3]

That works or scrubbing REALLY good with wife or girlfriends (which ever applies) toothbrush works too. FYI: Clean toothbrush before putting it back LOL

 

[Duner Wi]

And if you have leftovers you can store it in the freezer till you need some more.

 

[Dusty MI]

How about using some invisible glove first?

 

[jniolon]

Dusty, that's a real good suggestion, but I never think of the easy way first !!

maybe the invisible glove THEN rubber gloves... I'll bet I still get it on me somewhere !

j