How to use De-Glue Goo
1. Shake if settling occurs.
2. Apply
a thick layer of De-Glue Goo to old glue.
3. Allow to
work until old glue is softened—anywhere from
10 to 30 minutes. Yellow and white glues are plastic and require
a little more time than hide glue, as does any glue that is
very thick. If that is the case, just leave it on until it dissolves
all the way through. Note: In low humidity environments,
De-Glue Goo may need to be applied in two thick coats, up to
10 minutes apart. Covering with plastic wrap will further retard
evaporation.
4. Wipe excess De-Glue Goo off any finished surface as it
is a water based product, although not particularly harmful to
finishes.
5. Using a pocketknife or stiff brush, scrape gently (not
removing wood) until all the Goo and glue is off, inside mortises
as well as exterior surfaces.
6. Allow wood to dry before applying fresh
glue. Speed-dry
with a hair dryer if time is short. De-Glue Goo does very little
wetting.
Click here for a copy of De-Glue Goo's Material Safety Data Sheet
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Tips from a Veteran De-Glue
Goo User:
“My
favorite tool for getting all the Goo and glue off the wood
is a small pocketknife,
taking care not to remove wood. But situations vary and I
use other instruments too. Round mortises can be tricky and
sometimes I will turn a drill bit by hand to bring out the
sludge. The side
of a slender chisel will work nicely as well or a round brush. For
flat surfaces a Scotchbrite pad or scraper can be handy, always
being careful not to remove wood. De-Glue
Goo gets used every day in my shop and I can’t imagine dealing
with all that glue any other way. Keep a bottle handy and
it will save you time and money.”
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J.L.
McNeil
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