How to Easily Remove Super Glue Vapor Marks From Your Prints

When assembling 3D printed model kits, a commonly used glue is cyanoacrylate; most know it as super glue. Its a substance that allows for fast bonding and works well in most model kits builds. 

One of the downsides to using this kind of glue is that it can create a residual white vapor that forms around the outside of the glue bond as the glue dries. Even in places where the glue didn't actually touch, you can find a frosty whiteness that might look hopelessly permanent. 

You'll be happy to know it can be removed using any basic cooking oil, or really any clear grease. Its easy to apply using a cotton swab. Simply wipe the oil all around the white areas and watch it disappear. If you feel there's too much oil left over, use some paper towel or toilet paper to soak it up. 

Using my recent Darth Maul lightsaber print as an example, you can see how the red crystal and the black screw joiner part have that white residue. After about 1 minute of work the residue was gone. 

It is important to note that this technique only removes vapor residue and not actual glue contact spots. I haven't yet found a way to remove glue that accidently gets on the surface of a part that it shouldn't have. Anyways, I hope this trick helps someone out!