How does nail polish remover work on super glue?

Question

How does nail polish remover work on super glue?

Answer 1

it breaks the bond through a chemical reaction that slightly softens the glue enough to separate the bond.

Answer 2

Nail polish contains acetone which attacks the glue fibers, breaking down the chemical bond.  

Answer 3

The acetone disolves the glue or softens it enough so it becomes unstuck.  Not sure how but thats how they remove artificial nails.

Answer 4

not sure but if tring to clean up super glue

paint thiner works very well and also gas if not in side closed space

( plus the smell is not smell good )

also a blow drier or heat gun

super glue does not like high temps (sum kinds)

hope this helps not enuff info

the q is in the auto part of the fourm so just tring to help