Elastoplast Glue?? Grrrrr

djstevie · 10-01-2006, 21:56

I've stopped smoking and im using the patches...Been of the fags for 2 weeks now but the damn patches keep leaving glue marks from the adhesive, you know the type that are on elastoplasts! Anyone know any good ways to get rid of the damn marks? Scrubbing with soap dont work

10-01-2006, 22:00

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Originally Posted by djstevie

I've stopped smoking and im using the patches...Been of the fags for 2 weeks now but the damn patches keep leaving glue marks from the adhesive, you know the type that are on elastoplasts! Anyone know any good ways to get rid of the damn marks? Scrubbing with soap dont work

I've used patches in thepast and never experienced this.

However, I suggest you get some 'sticky stuff remover' - outfits like Kleeneze etc. flog this - I think you can also get it in supermarkets.
They're citrus-based glue dissolving agents - not nasty to the skin yet VERY effective.

Alternatively, use nail varnish remover - sparingly - and wash well afterwards.

daz300 · 10-01-2006, 22:02

well wd40 will work on the sticky bits . but you may end up with the smell of it on you . all the best with giving up smoking .

djstevie · 10-01-2006, 22:05

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Originally Posted by ScaredWebWarrior

I've used patches in thepast and never experienced this.

However, I suggest you get some 'sticky stuff remover' - outfits like Kleeneze etc. flog this - I think you can also get it in supermarkets.
They're citrus-based glue dissolving agents - not nasty to the skin yet VERY effective.

Alternatively, use nail varnish remover - sparingly - and wash well afterwards.

My other half stopped a few months ago and she had the same thing as well....maybe we just have sensitive skin.

Already tried the nail varnish remover and my arm is like a cross between a pound of mince and robbie williams arm in the rock dj video

Will try the other things though...will pop into the supermarket tomorrow. Cheers

**Rob** · 10-01-2006, 22:33

Surgical Spirit from any decent chemists shop.

gooner4life · 10-01-2006, 23:14

margerine or butter.

nffc · 10-01-2006, 23:38

Wet the plaster in the shower before you try and remove, this loosens the adhesive.

patrickp · 11-01-2006, 23:40

Might be the heat of the water softening the glue rather than it acting as a solvent.

I'd go with ScaredWebWarrior's 'sticky stuff remover' suggestion if you haven't tried it. Should be less irritating than the nail varnish remover (acetone) or surgical spirit.

Incidentally, a lot of the irritation of those other solvents is because they're drying agents: a moisturising cream might help. Come to think of it, a lot of creams might soften the glue quite effectively anyway.

And good luck with kicking the Vile Habit! ;-)

djstevie · 12-01-2006, 08:31

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Originally Posted by gooner4life

margerine or butter.

Wow i thought u were having a laugh when u said that, but it really worked

......would never have dreamt of trying that. Cheers all for the replies.