Removing Spray Adhesive

[Rockytime]

I'm not referring to removal from a cutting but from my fingers. I was spraying some patterns. To contain over spray I used a box lying on it's side like a spray booth. I usually spray patterns outside on the lawn and the mower gets rid of over spray. Today there is a half inch of snow on the lawn so I used the box. I did not provide for light in the box so got spray on my fingers. I tried acetone without working. Lacquer thinner finally worked. Don't usually like things that can be absorbed through the skin but at my age I don't have to worry much about that. So on to my question: what else works to remove adhesive other than being careful and wearing latex gloves?

[Bill WIlson]

Easier not to get the adhesive on your fingers in the first place. 

 

I lay the pattern out on newspaper and if I need to hold it in place, I find a long thin stick or piece of dowel.  Keeps my fingers out of the line of fire.  Otherwise, I use a little MS.  It doesn't take much as it comes off pretty quickly and easily, so I don't think much gets absorbed through the skin.  At least I hope not. 

[jerry1939]

I also wear rubber gloves and goggles (It is really hard to get spray off of eye glasses.)  Spray on newspaper.  If it is a small pattern, start by holding the nozzle further away.  That keeps the pattern from jumping or turning upside down.  Clear the nozzle, apply the pattern and dispose of the newspaper with the gloves still on.

 

jerry

[Ron Johnson]

I use newspaper. Automotive hand cleaner works well being it has an abrasive in it.

[Rockytime]

I've got some light in my hi-tech cardboard glue/paint booth. Good to see what I'm doing. Thanks for the replies.

[Phantom Scroller]

I use a rubber glove like Jerry hold it in the air check the wind direction spray with re-positional adhesive and stick to wood works a treat. Roly

[Scrolling Steve]

I have found that 4 to 5 days works....After 4 or 5 days it is gone !

[hawkeye10]

I'm not referring to removal from a cutting but from my fingers. I was spraying some patterns. To contain over spray I used a box lying on it's side like a spray booth. I usually spray patterns outside on the lawn and the mower gets rid of over spray. Today there is a half inch of snow on the lawn so I used the box. I did not provide for light in the box so got spray on my fingers. I tried acetone without working. Lacquer thinner finally worked. Don't usually like things that can be absorbed through the skin but at my age I don't have to worry much about that. So on to my question: what else works to remove adhesive other than being careful and wearing latex gloves?

What kind of spray are you using??? I use mineral spirits to get it off my fingers and have never had a problem. I also use these gloves I buy from HF. I think they are very good quality. I also reuse them.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/9-mil-nitrile-powder-free-gloves-50-pc-x-large-61743.html

[ike]

rubber gloves. i have a plywood board I lay the pattern on to be sprayed.

IKE

[MrsN]

One of the reasons I quit using spray adhesive is because of getting it on my fingers. Mineral spirit works but I am super sensitive and turn bright red for quite a while after using it. 

 

The other method that I have had success with is getting the gluey spot coated really well with sawdust, and then using an abrasive cleaner (like the automotive hand cleaner that Ron Johnson recommended) Scrub really well with a nail brush and the abrasive cleaner.

[Chachi111769]

I use poster board a big sheet of it from dollar tree I lay it on my floor or shop table if I have room place it in the center and spray pick up the poster board and put it away as for getting i off your fingers rub your hands togther briskly and it will gather up the oils on your hands then just wash with soap and water ....

[amazingkevin]

I'm not referring to removal from a cutting but from my fingers. I was spraying some patterns. To contain over spray I used a box lying on it's side like a spray booth. I usually spray patterns outside on the lawn and the mower gets rid of over spray. Today there is a half inch of snow on the lawn so I used the box. I did not provide for light in the box so got spray on my fingers. I tried acetone without working. Lacquer thinner finally worked. Don't usually like things that can be absorbed through the skin but at my age I don't have to worry much about that. So on to my question: what else works to remove adhesive other than being careful and wearing latex gloves?

what glue are you using the mineral spirits or acetone won't touch .Must be water based

Edited November 20, 2016 by amazingkevin

[trackman]

If you spray the painters tape or if you prefer spray the wood AN NOT THE PAPER you won't have to hold the paper down with a stick, spray holding in wind, worry about getting glue on fingers, not geting pattern covered all over, having paper curl and stick to its self. I have a wiremesh layed over trash can put wood on wire and over spray goes into trash can. Just my 2 cents

[DukeNukem]

If I get on anything I just spray a little mineral spirits and wipe off with a clean towel. Jerry

[Rockytime]

I like the wire and trash can idea.

[Tommy Johnson]

I have been using Lacquer thinner for a long time now and am still standing vertical!At some point you have to pick the pattern up to get it on the wood. A pair of rubber gloves would solve your problem! 

[trackman]

I have been using Lacquer thinner for a long time now and am still standing vertical!At some point you have to pick the pattern up to get it on the wood. A pair of rubber gloves would solve your problem!

 

not if you put the glue on the wood not on the paper.

[CharleyL]

Read the label on the can for the solvent required, but you should get yourself a box of those disposable gloves from the pharmacy and use them. When the spraying is complete, just peel them off and toss them. This also avoids the need to use dangerous solvents on your skin.

 

Charley