got goo on my hands

boating brad

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i just finished pouring urethane foam, i got it on my hands and it wont come off.<br />i did read posts that said wear gloves and dont get it on your hands, but i ignored these wise comments. what gets this stuff off? :eek: <br /><br />i promise i'll follow advice in the future.
 

bubbakat

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Re: got goo on my hands

I have used fingernail polish remover to get it off. the wife ought to have some just wet a spot on a rag and rub. oh by the way replace the remover or you will be in big trouble :D
 

boating brad

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Re: got goo on my hands

bubbacat; i tried it. acetone, laquer thinner, paint stipper, coleman lantern fuel. something has to work! im freakin out. :eek:
 

11 footer

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Re: got goo on my hands

Call the posion center, they'll tell you what to do.
 

boating brad

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Re: got goo on my hands

yea thanks ryan i'll do that! "not".<br />anybody have a serious answer to this?
 

denniz

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Re: got goo on my hands

Time.... Time will take it off Catfish. Just think when your 80 you can say" and this is when I foamed my boat... Damj never did that again. :D I HAVE A ANSWER... take your lower off and throw it down on your foot... At least you wont freak on your hands!!!!
 

bubbakat

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Re: got goo on my hands

Cat fish if that won't do it i don't know what will (sorry) :( :(
 

snapperbait

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Re: got goo on my hands

Time is right.. It'll take about a week for it to wear off..
 
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Re: got goo on my hands

two suggetions<br />1) get your hands (literally) on some Tincture Green soap-you can get it at a pharmacy-try that.<br />2) Put a healthy amount of vegetable oil on your hands, then put on a pair of rubber gloves. With the gloves on engage in some activities that make your hands sweat. This procedure should help remove a good bit of it.
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: got goo on my hands

catfish, from a man I know that works with this stuff all the time in building cars, he says that depending on how much you got on you, from a few days to a couple weeks to wear it off.<br /><br />There are stuff on the market to take it off, but is not safe for the skin to use.<br /><br />Sorry for your mishap with this stuff.
 

miloman

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Re: got goo on my hands

cat fish the only thimg to get the foam off is elbow grease and time
 

boating brad

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Re: got goo on my hands

no big deal. it will wear off, and until then my hands will look like i've been working on the truck. live & learn right!
 

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Re: got goo on my hands

Why won't you call the posion center?<br /><br />Please give me a serious responce. :D
 

Whaler Proud

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Re: got goo on my hands

What about WD-40? I use it to remove just about everything that gets stuck on my hands.
 

boating brad

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Re: got goo on my hands

thanks whaler, its wearing off. but i'll keep it in mind if i ever get into something like that again.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: got goo on my hands

This is going to sound strange but it might help. Scrub your hands with a stiff hand brush and shaving cream. There are release agengts in the shaving cream that help. I have used shaving cream after using fiberglass resin and it helped.<br /><br />On a lighter note...do your hands float?? :D <br /><br />Bob
 
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