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Hi- saw the GREAT tip about hot vinegar removing most glues.  Do you have any tips for the removal of 20 year old discolored "water-soluble contact cement"?

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Hi Margot
Nice to hear from you.
This is the meanest stuff to remove but they actually make something called "contact cement remover".
Its at the hardware store.
Not saying it will remove 20 year old contact cement but its worth a try.
And glue that old will have..I'll call it petrified LOL, for want of a better word and will chip or scrape off too.
Good Luck and thanks for a great question
Kind Regards
Eileen

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