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Fuck me, I have just super glued a full mug of tea to my desk - how the hell do I un stick it?

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MargoLovebutter · 01/02/2019 13:46

Exactly that!!!!! I am a MASSIVE idiot. Any suggestions?

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QuimReaper · 04/02/2019 11:07

Now I don't need to tell you about the time that DHs new trainee superglued himself to the inside of the shop window

Oh yes you do @AlpacaPicnic!

Bubblewrapandwine · 04/02/2019 11:35

Acetone (nail varnish remover) dissolves super glue. Might leave a mark on desk, will remove some varnish too but maybe less obvious than a mug 😏

CreativeMumma · 04/02/2019 14:00

my bother used to super glue my hands together when we were kids for a 'joke' it was a nightmare to unstick them.

AlpacaPicnic · 04/02/2019 14:43

Ok then, just for you @quimreaper :)

DH worked in a shop that sold model planes, train sets, RC cars etc. These planes are not toys, they are expensive pieces of hobby equipment costing several hundred pounds and are for adults. As such, the glues used for them are very strong and have age advise on them that they shouldn't be used by children.

DHs new teenager trainee didn't listen when he was told how strong they were... He was putting together a window display and instead of using one of the average glues which would have been perfectly acceptable, he decided to use the biggest baddest glue he could. It spilt on his hands, he leant against the window and within a few seconds was bonded to the window, in full view of the busy street and all the customers.

Luckily being a well stocked shop, they had glue dissolver (possibly not it's technical name) as well, but unluckily being a staff full of sods they kept 'forgetting' to go and get it, getting 'distracted' by making a cup of tea, getting snacks etc, which obviously they consumed in front of him, while telling curious customers why he was in the window sulking. After a couple of hours, they decided he'd learned his lesson and released him...

SoupDragon · 04/02/2019 15:38

😂😂 marvellous!

But Now I don't need to tell you about the time that DHs new trainee superglued himself to the inside of the shop window how could you ever have thought that you didn't need to tell us??

MargoLovebutter · 04/02/2019 16:07

RedHatsDoNotSuitMe - thank you! Grin

Think there should very possibly be a topic thread on MN for Superglue incidents.

On reflection, I feel that the smallness of the tube deceived me slightly and I probably squeezed harder than I should have done - judging by the almost complete residue ring left on my desk to show for my exploits. The ring has a dull look to it, where I think I've partially removed the laminate off my faux wood desk with nail polish remover. Fortunately the 10 years of crap covers a multitude of sins.

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EffYouSeeKaye · 04/02/2019 16:13

Is that you, Theresa?

iknowimcoming · 04/02/2019 16:21

You could use one of those nail buffer things to gently remove the glue and then polish it up with some wax, oil or well furniture polish. Or just leave it for something to pick at during dull phonecalls Grin

Newtonthehorizon · 04/02/2019 17:55

Few years ago after an 7 hour drive arrived back from holiday totally knackered just hauled the suitcases into the hall - wanting straight to bed.

DD had bought a small ceramic dragon and one of its wings had broken off in the journey. She was distraught.
Cue me hunting out the tube of superglue from under the kitchen sink and skilfully glueing the wing back on - and the entire bloody dragon to my finger - at stupid o'clock after a 7 hour fucking drive!

NoIsACompleteAnswerSometimes · 04/02/2019 18:36

Opened a blister pack of super glue, not noticed that the tube inside had blown. Super glue all over my jeans, which then stuck to my leg, took the skin off my leg when I took my jeans off, never got the stain off of my jeans.

tinyradish · 04/02/2019 18:47

Crikey, this was hilarious. My only suggestion was a new desk but I'm glad you saved your mug.

Reminds me of the time I superglued two of my fingers together (reading the thread, why have so many of us done this?) & now I refuse to go near the stuff :D

dollybird · 04/02/2019 20:53

this reminds me of a story a caller to radio 1 told recently about getting superglue in her mouth and eye, and having to call an ambulance as her mum couldn't drive as she was recovering from surgery (not sure why they couldn't get a taxi Hmm ). She was trying to get the lid off with her teeth I think

TyneTeas · 06/02/2019 18:32

I also once had a small ceramic dragon superglued to my finger. I read the entire thread without recalling that until I read @Newtonthehorizon Blush

BeachtheButler · 06/02/2019 18:38

Nail varnish remover or, if you can stand the smell, dettol.

ronT · 09/02/2019 17:42

A number of possible remedies:

  1. Lift the cup and desk together to drink your tea. This would be valuable weight training but remember to alternate lifting arms so they develop evenly.
  2. Buy a new desk and a new cup and throw away the old desk and cup... and the superglue... you shouldn't be allowed anywhere near it.
  3. Superglue is heat solvent so a propane torch should do the trick

Hope this helps.

SmileEachDay · 09/02/2019 19:15

There is a reason why all the Lego people in Lego City are terrified of “The Kragle”

22bompy54 · 09/02/2019 19:45

Soak the area in vinegar... It will melt the superglue... Also but some chips for dipping whilst you wait

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