Expert: Eileen Cronk - 6/30/2008

Question
Hi there need some help, a few days ago i spilt some super glue on my dining table and it went through my tabel cloth and got on my table. it has left a real light stain of super glue on mt tabel. Is there anything i can use to take this off. my tabel is from freedom its rustic looking, i think it has a wax finish and is made in india,

look forward to your reply
Many thanks in advance

cheers

mary

Answer
Hi Mary
Nice to hear from you.
All I can do for you Mary is ask you to read this
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
As you will read, acetone is the only thing that will remove super glue.
It will also ruin most furniture finishes....great news eh?
But if this is really a wax finish perhaps you can rewax the area.
I think I would try a test in a place on the table that does not show.
I'll bet you have a bottle of acetone on hand (nail polish remover LOL).
Rub a bit on with a Q-tip and see what happens to the finish.
It will do something for sure but then try some wax over the area to see what happens.
Sorry I can't be more encouraging.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen