How To Remove Glue Stains From Metal

Whilst glue is helpful for allowing us to glue one thing to another, when it gets onto a metal surface it can be near impossible to completely remove. Regardless of whether your have managed to get sticker residue, craft glue or a stronger adhesive (like wood glue) onto your metal, with a little elbow grease you’ll be able to completely remove it.

If you can, take the metal item outside or open up the windows and doors to provide plenty of ventilation. Put on a pair of protective gloves, like the rubber gloves you use to wash the dishes. Apply an adhesive remover to the metal’s surface, following the instructions that came with it. You will need to wait for the remover to work, which may take anywhere from five to fifteen minutes.

Take a plastic scraper and chip away at the glue. If the remover has softened some of the thicker clumps, you can use a paper towel to remove them from the metal without getting it all over your fingers.

Mix together some mild soap with warm water and soak into a sponge. Use it to wipe down the metal surface to remove any remaining glue, as well as any leftover adhesive remover. If you notice that there is glue still on the metal, you can reapply the remover and leave it to work once more.

Rinse the sponge and use it to wipe down the metal surface once again, this time to remove any remaining soap residue. As the sponge will probably leave some moist residue, you can use a dry cloth to wipe it off. If you don’t, you are inviting rust to develop. Your metal surface should now be free of glue.