Lilka

In a moment of desperation and stupidity, while trying to attach a lens cover holder to the cap, I turn to crazy glue. The lens cover holder, or whatever the proper term is, works really well now. The downside is that a drop of the crazy glue attached my lens hood to the camera. I have tried acetone and other methods to remove the hood to no avail. Any suggestions?

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Please refer to this post

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-661464-1.html

Sorry you are having a problem. I would never admit to something like this.

J. R.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

None of this makes any sense to me. What did you glue to what? What is a lens cover holder? How can you attach a lens hood to a camera?

Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana

Please post a picture of it!

traderjohn Loc: New York City

For sure.

CO

When you say lens cover holder is that a lens cap leash? What does the lens hood have to do with this? If you can see the drop of glue, you might get small X-Acto knife used for hobbies and carefully cut through the drop of glue.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

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RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

At least you got the cap keeper properly glued to the cap, but I'm confused about the hood. Is it actually stuck someplace on the camera, as you state, or was it in its proper position on the lens when you accidentally got a drop of glue on it? The glue may be softened by applying heat, but you need to be careful not to damage the camera or lens.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Slip a knife blade between holder and lens cover. If that doesn't work, just cut the cord.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I believe some of you are mis-understanding what the OP is trying to say. My read is that the OP was attaching a lens cover strap, like you see on some bridge cameras, to the lens cover of a lens. Apparently it, and the lens hood, were mounted on the lens at the time and a stray drop of glue got onto the lens hood causing it to become glued to the lens. If that is correct, I could make a number of suggestions about the process the OP went through, but, since the question was about removing the hood all I can say is that a Dremel tool might just come in handy. On second thought, considering what was already accomplished with a tube of glue, power tools may not be a good idea!

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

I'm quite sure that I would NEVER admit to this too. . .
A picture would be worth a Ka-Zillion words so that we can all play and guess what happened to what-evah.
Remember we are ALL friends here on UHH. . .
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47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I had a similar issue with Locktite (sic?) a few years ago. Fortunately, not camera related. I finally found a customer support number and called them. Unfortunately, I don’t remember their suggestions but say “all ended up well.” If you can’t contact the manufacturer, check the glue and see if it lists the principal adhesive and try calling another glue company that uses similar material.

Beyond that, a destructive method may be your best option. A Dremel might work but the high bit/blade/grinder speed generates a lot of heat. So, patience, patience, patience....

BTW, is it just one spot of glue that’s causing the problem? If so, if all else fails, cut the hood off and gently work the remaining glued area, which I’m assuming is the bayonet mount?

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Crazy Glue is Cyanoacrylate which will dissolve when treated with ACETONE. You might try with nail polish remover and if that does not work, you will need industrial-grade acetone which is not diluted or augmented with the oils that are used in nail polish remover.

Apply the acetone very carefully using a cotton swab like a Q-TIP or a smaller home-made version made of absorbent connection on a toothpick. A very tiny medicine dropper or hypodermic syringe/needle may work, depending on the exact situation.

This can get messy so make certain to protect other camera parts, lenses, etc., from the acetone- it can seriously mar may plastics, coverings and do serious damage to a lens of allowed to contact the surface or if it seeps into the cement or retaining ring that holds the front element of the lens in place.

Once the acetone is applied, allow a short time for it to work and try to remove the bond with a toothpick or a dental probe.

Crazy, Super, or Gorilla glue should not reside in the same room with cameras. If something breaks off or won't stay in place, refer the job to repair service- it will cost less in the long run.

Murphy's law of super glues: If you try to repair a treasured family teapot, it won't stick- if you get it on your camera- well- you know the rest!

Good luck and thanks for the warning! We all do crazy stuff in desperation- I can write a book!

anotherview Loc: California

Try reading between the lines.

Abo

A stick or two of dynamite with a short fuse
is the speediest remedy.