How To Remove Gorilla Glue From Hands?

Accidents happen, and finding yourself with Gorilla Glue on your hands is not uncommon. While Gorilla Glue is a powerful adhesive, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it forever.

Occasionally, you may spill glue on fingers or nails during DIY projects, so we want to help you remove it successfully. Here are the steps you can follow if you wish to remove any of these adhesives from your skin or fingers:

Removing Gorilla Craft Glues

Accidentally getting Gorilla Craft Glue on surfaces or skin happens, but don’t worry – it’s possible to effectively remove it. Here’s a simple guide on how to remove Gorilla Craft Glues:

1. Gorilla Spray Adhesive

If you want to remove Gorilla Spray Adhesive from fingers and nails, follow these instructions:

1. Apply a dry cloth to the area while it is still wet, and then use soap and warm water to wash the area.
2. Rinse well with warm water once the curing is complete.

2. Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks

Due to the extremely hot nature of dispensed Gorilla Hot Glue material, we recommend exercising caution.

1. You should wash your fingers with cold water after getting Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks on them, then allow the glue to cure for a few minutes, then gently remove it.
2. Seek medical attention if manual removal is difficult.

3. Gorilla Clear Grip

If you’re planning to use Gorilla Clear Grip on any project, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. Follow these steps if you get Clear Grip on your fingers or nails:

1. Water should be used to rinse the skin.
2. If the glue has cured, gently peel or roll the adhesive off of your fingers.
3. You should then wash your hands with soap and warm water.

4. Gorilla Rubber Cement

If you are working with Gorilla Rubber Cement, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. You should follow these steps if you get Rubber Cement on your nails or fingers:

1. With a dry cloth, wipe off excess adhesive if the glue is wet.
2. Using soap and water, wash your hands thoroughly.
3. Your hands should be washed thoroughly with soap and warm water after the glue has been cured.

5. Gorilla Fabric Glue

If you are going to use Gorilla Fabric Glue on any type of project, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. Please follow these steps if fabric glue gets on your fingers or nails:

1. Wash your skin with water.
2. You can remove the adhesive from your fingers by peeling or rolling it off if the glue has cured.
3. Once your hands are clean, wash them with warm water and soap.

Removing Gorilla Construction Adhesives

Gorilla Construction Adhesives are known for their strong and durable bonds, but accidents can still happen. If you need to remove Gorilla Construction Adhesives from surfaces or skin, follow these steps:

1. Gorilla Max Strength Construction Adhesive Clear

If you are using Gorilla Construction Adhesives on a project, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. Please follow these steps if construction adhesive gets on your fingers or nails:

1. With a dry cloth, remove as much adhesive as possible.
2. Warm water and soap should be used to clean hands after removing the majority of the adhesive.

2. Gorilla Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive Ultimate

Wearing gloves while working with Gorilla Construction Adhesives is strongly recommended. The following steps should be followed if construction adhesive gets on your nails or fingers:

1. The adhesive should be wiped off with a dry cloth as much as possible.
2. Warm water and soap should be used to clean hands after removing the majority of the adhesive.

3. Gorilla Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive

If you are using Gorilla Construction Adhesives on a project, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. Please follow these steps if you get construction adhesive on your fingers or nails:

1. The adhesive should be wiped off with a dry cloth as much as possible.
2. Warm water and soap should be used to clean hands after removing the majority of the adhesive.

Removing Gorilla Epoxy

A guide to removing Gorilla Epoxy is provided below if you need to remove it.

1. GorillaWeld

If you are using GorillaWeld on a project, we strongly recommend that you wear gloves. The following steps should be followed if GorillaWeld gets on your fingers or nails:

1. The best way to remove GorillaWeld if it is still wet/uncured is to use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove it.
2. With warm water and soap, wash the area thoroughly.
3. Rolling the cured material off of the skin is possible.
4. Ensure that all cured material has been removed and the area has been thoroughly washed with soap and warm water.

2. Gorilla Epoxy

It is strongly recommended that you wear gloves while working with Gorilla Epoxy. Here are the steps you should follow if you get Epoxy on your nails or fingers:

1. Using soap and warm water can help remove epoxy if it is still wet or uncured (repeated washing may be required to remove it completely).
2. In addition, uncured glue can be removed from nails with acetone (nail polish remover) or rubbing alcohol according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Depending on when the epoxy is cured or dried, it may take several days for the product to wear off.

3. Gorilla All Purpose Epoxy Stick

Whenever you use Gorilla All Purpose Epoxy Stick, we strongly recommend wearing gloves. The following steps should be followed if Epoxy Stick gets on your fingers or nails:

1. You can remove epoxy that is still wet or uncured by wiping it with warm water, rubbing alcohol, or acetone (the solution for removing nail polish).
2. After the epoxy has cured or dried, you need to let it wear off your fingers, which can take several days.

Removing Gorilla Wood Glues

It is known for its strong bond to wood surfaces, but following these steps will make it easier to remove:

1. Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate

Soap and warm water should be used to remove Gorilla Wood Glue Ultimate from nails and fingers.

2. Gorilla Wood Glue

Warm water and soap are recommended for removing Gorilla Wood Glue from fingers and nails.

Removing Gorilla Super Glues

Gorilla Super Glues are known for their fast and strong bonds. If you need to remove Gorilla Super Glue, follow these steps:

1. Gorilla Super Glue Precise Gel

Here are the steps you need to follow in order to remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. It is important to wash the area with soapy water as soon as possible if you have spilled a drop or two of glue on your fingers or nails.
2. In a bowl of warm soapy water, dissolve cured super glue.
3. Allow the cured area to soak for several minutes. Allow the soapy water to penetrate the bonded area by gently wriggling it. Be patient and do not pull apart the area.
4. If you soak the adhesive for a few minutes, it should come off easily.
5. You can also use fingernail polish remover on your nails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. It is important to remember that fingernail polish remover can remove oils from your nails. Apply a moisturizer after removing nail polish.

2. Gorilla Super Glue Gel

We recommend following these steps to remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. In the event that you spilled glue on your fingernails or fingers, immediately wash them with soapy water to remove as much glue as you can.
2. Put warm soapy water in a bowl and place cured super glue in it.
3. The cured area should be soaked for several minutes. Make sure the soapy water penetrates the bonded area by gently wriggling it.
4. Be patient and DO NOT pull apart the area.
5. It should be easy to remove the adhesive after soaking.
6. You can also use fingernail polish remover on your nails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. After removing fingernail polish, apply moisturizer to prevent your nails from drying out.

3. Gorilla Super Glue Brush and Nozzle

The following steps should help you remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. It is important to wash the area with soapy water as soon as possible if you have spilled a drop or two of glue on your fingers or nails.
2. Warm, soapy water is perfect for curing super glue.
3. Allow the cured area to soak for several minutes. To allow the soapy water to penetrate the bonded area, gently wiggle the bonded area.
4. Never pull apart the area and be patient.
5. If the adhesive has been soaked for a while, it should come off easily.
6. Depending on the manufacturer’s instructions, nail polish remover can also be used on nails.
7. Apply a moisturizer after removing fingernail polish, since polish remover can strip your nails of oils.

4. Gorilla Glue Super Glue Micro Precise

Here are the steps you need to follow in order to remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. To remove as much wet glue as possible from your fingers or nails, wash them with soapy water as soon as possible.
2. In a bowl of warm soapy water, dissolve cured super glue.
3. Several minutes should be spent soaking the cured area.
4. Wiggle the bonded area gently to allow the soapy water to penetrate. Always remain patient and do not pull apart the area.
5. The adhesive should come off easily after soaking.
6. You can also use fingernail polish remover on your nails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Apply moisturizer after removing fingernail polish, as nail polish remover can strip your nails of oils.

5. Gorilla Super Glue

Our recommendation for removing Gorilla Super Glue from your nails and fingers is to follow these steps:

1. You should clean your fingers and nails immediately if a drop or two of glue spills on them.
2. In a bowl of warm soapy water, dissolve cured super glue.
3. Several minutes should be spent soaking the cured area.
4. Allow the soapy water to penetrate the bonded area by gently wriggling it.
5. It is important not to pull the area apart and to be patient.
6. It should be easy to remove the adhesive after soaking.
7. You can also use fingernail polish remover on your nails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. After removing fingernail polish, apply moisturizer to prevent your nails from drying out.

6. Gorilla Super Glue Pen

Here are the steps you need to follow in order to remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. To remove as much wet glue as possible from your fingers or nails, wash them with soapy water as soon as possible.
2. In a bowl of warm soapy water, dissolve cured super glue.
3. The cured area should be soaked for several minutes. Gently wiggle the bonded area so the soapy water can penetrate. It is important to be patient and never pull the area apart.
4. It should be easy to remove the adhesive after soaking.
5. It is also possible to remove nail polish with fingernail polish remover, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. If you remove fingernail polish with a remover, you might lose some oils from your nails, so be sure to apply moisturizer afterward.

7. Gorilla Super Glue Micro Precise Gel

The following steps will help you remove Gorilla Super Glue from your fingers and nails:

1. To remove as much wet glue as possible from your fingers or nails, wash them with soapy water as soon as possible.
2. In a bowl of warm soapy water, dissolve cured super glue.
3. Several minutes should be spent soaking the cured area.
4. It is imperative that you gently wiggle the bonded area so that the soapy water can penetrate the bond.
5. Be patient and do not pull apart the area. Adhesive should easily come off after soaking.
6. You can also use fingernail polish remover on your nails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. After removing fingernail polish, apply moisturizer to prevent your nails from drying out.

Removing The Classic Gorilla Glues

The process of removing Gorilla Glue depends on the specific type of Gorilla Glue and the surface it’s adhered to. Here’s a general guide:

1. Clear Gorilla Glue

When using Clear Gorilla Glue, we recommend wearing gloves. Here are some steps to follow if Gorilla Glue gets on your fingers or nails:

1. (Especially if the glue is still tacky), try to remove it with a paper towel or dry cloth first.
2. Try washing with gritty soap and warm water, or using an exfoliator with a gritty texture if that doesn’t work.
3. Apply lotion to your skin after drying your hands.
4. A temporary stain may appear on fingernails after curing glue has dried, and this stain can last several days.
5. Use moisturizers to keep the hands moist until the glue has been removed completely.
6. The use of alcohol, acetone, or other solvents is not recommended.

2. White Gorilla Glue

While working on any project involving White Gorilla Glue, it is highly recommended that you wear gloves. You should follow these steps if Gorilla Glue gets on your fingers or nails:

1. You may want to try removing the glue with a dry cloth or paper towel first (especially if it is still tacky).
2. Use an exfoliator with a gritty texture if that doesn’t work, or wash with a gritty soap and warm water.
3. To moisturize your skin, dry your hands and apply lotion.
4. There is a possibility that cured glue on fingers may stain the skin temporarily, and it may take several days for it to disappear.
5. While the glue is being removed, it is important to keep your hands moisturized with moisturizer.
6. We do not recommend using alcohol, acetone, or any other solvent.

3. Original Gorilla Glue

If you are going to use Original Gorilla Glue on a project, we strongly recommend that you wear gloves. Gorilla Glue can be wiped off by following these steps:

1. The glue may still be tacky, so try removing it with a paper towel or dry cloth first.
2. Use an exfoliator with a gritty texture if that doesn’t work, or wash with a gritty soap and warm water.
3. Apply lotion to your skin after drying your hands.
4. There is a possibility that cured glue on fingers may stain the skin temporarily, and it may take several days for it to disappear.
5. While the glue is being removed, it is important to keep your hands moisturized with moisturizer.
6. You should not use any alcohol, acetone, or other solvents.

Warnings

• It is not recommended to use baking soda and vinegar because they can finish the curing process and strengthen the glue bond.
• A repeated amount of gluing can wear away the hard outer layer of your skin. When this happens, the body can become more sensitive to temperature and touch, resulting in pain.

FAQs

1. What Is The Easiest Way To Remove Gorilla Glue?

Acetone or nail polish remover can soften/remove gorilla glue, a moisture-activated polyurethane. We do not recommend using alcohol, acetone, or other solvents.

Using these can increase the strength of the glue bond by removing the natural oils from your skin. Also, using these solvents on your hands can be effective, but repeated use can damage your skin.

2. Will Rubbing Alcohol Remove Gorilla Glue?

Gorilla Glue can be removed from non-plastic surfaces by soaking a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and placing it over the affected area for 5 minutes.

Then, wipe the area down with warm, soapy water and scrape away any lingering glue with the edge of a putty knife.

However, rubbing alcohol is not an effective method for removing Gorilla Glue as it is a polyurethane adhesive, rendering it insoluble in water or alcohol.  

Rubbing alcohol will not break down the polyurethane polymer chains which make up Gorilla Glue and will therefore not dissolve it.

It’s important to note that while rubbing alcohol may not fully dissolve Gorilla Glue, it can be strategically used to soften or loosen the adhesive.

The polyurethane structure of Gorilla Glue resists degradation and maintains its adhesive properties even when exposed to solvents like rubbing alcohol.

Final Words

Because of its rapid curing and strong adhesive properties, gorilla glue is extremely difficult to remove. Oil and exfoliation are the best ways to remove it once it dries, but it may not work 100% of the time.

It may be necessary to leave stronger glue or glue that has fully cured on its own to slough off, but as a one-time thing it shouldn’t result in any harm.