Any tips for getting fiberglass splinters out?

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Posted: 4/18/2014 5:14:08 PM EDT

Golfing today and as I was laying a flag down my fingers realized the flag stick is cracked. I was left with a half inch spear half way into my finger and dozens of invisible hair like splinters In all 4 fingers especially around the big wound. I pulled the big one right away but I can't seem to get any of the little ones and they are annoying the shit out of me. Tips?

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:15:15 PM EDT

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100 mile hour duck tape.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:16:04 PM EDT

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If you lick your hand, they'll come right out. Guaranteed.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:16:06 PM EDT

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^ this

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:16:46 PM EDT

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Amputation is the solution. Don't be a pussy do it!

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:16:51 PM EDT

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Electric sander....40 grit sandpaper.

(kidding of course)

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:18:07 PM EDT

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Tried duct tape and after that didn't work sandpaper. That also didn't work.

ETA: I really tried these on my dad's advice.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:19:54 PM EDT

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Sticky tape has always worked for me.. my friend says hot water and dish soap works for him

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:22:05 PM EDT

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Magnets. Definitely magnets.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:22:40 PM EDT

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I just saw this and have never tried it. Put elmers glue over the area and let it dry. Once dry peel it off. The splinter should come out with the glue.

I was going to say duct tape, ive used it for fiberglass splinters and it worked for me.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:22:55 PM EDT

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No hot water ,it opens your pores and makes it go in DEEP

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:26:30 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/18/2014 5:27:18 PM EDT

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Duct tape is the best answer.
The Waterproof wrap tape works OK as well.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:27:55 PM EDT

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wax...

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:34:37 PM EDT

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Roll around in that pink attic insulation, fight fire with fire

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:35:15 PM EDT

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Dibs on guns, ammo, optics, and cool tactical backpacks when OP dies of fiberglass poisoning or that shard works it way to his heart.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:35:32 PM EDT

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I just saw this and have never tried it. Put elmers glue over the area and let it dry. Once dry peel it off. The splinter should come out with the glue.

I was going to say duct tape, ive used it for fiberglass splinters and it worked for me.

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I was about to suggest rubber cement ;)

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:37:18 PM EDT

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I've had good luck scraping the area with a razorblade held perpendicular. The edge will catch the fiber and pull it out.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:40:41 PM EDT

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Haha

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:41:52 PM EDT

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Skin grafts?

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:47:35 PM EDT

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I would just wait it out.. itll go away... I own an old crab boat and it seems some fucking how every season i get a tad itchy working on her.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:49:21 PM EDT

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I worked at a boat factory for a few weeks years ago .Give it a few days.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:50:03 PM EDT

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Splinter out if you haven't broken them off below the skin already.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:51:02 PM EDT

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Whatever you do resist the urge to jerk off.

Posted: 4/18/2014 5:53:41 PM EDT

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Grab some of the old lady's not so nice pantyhose. The weave of the fiber is very small. If you go against the grain the glass will get pulled out.
This came from an old time fiberglass worker friend of mine.
Hell , if it doesn't work, you gott some of your lady's naughty clothes, its Friday, .....you know

Posted: 4/18/2014 6:48:01 PM EDT

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Suck those splinters out like snake poison.

Posted: 4/19/2014 3:28:11 AM EDT

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Venom.

Posted: 4/19/2014 3:54:38 AM EDT

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I just saw this and have never tried it. Put elmers glue over the area and let it dry. Once dry peel it off. The splinter should come out with the glue.

I was going to say duct tape, ive used it for fiberglass splinters and it worked for me.

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this si what ive done, worked like a charm.

Posted: 4/19/2014 3:58:41 AM EDT

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Baking soda and water.

Posted: 4/19/2014 4:30:06 AM EDT

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No hot water ,it opens your pores and makes it go in DEEP

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Sticky tape has always worked for me.. my friend says hot water and dish soap works for him

No hot water ,it opens your pores and makes it go in DEEP

Insulate much?

Lol, if they are tiny you are fucked, you will have to wait until they are rejected by your body and forced out. Jewelers loupe and a sharp Exacto knife and surgically cut each one out as you find it is about the only way. Resist the temptation to jack off with that hand for a while, ok.

When I was a kid I was visiting my granny in Salem OR and there was an old golf flag pole that I was using as a javelin. Well I went to throw that fucker and a huge 3 inch splinter bigger than a skewer came off of it and went thru the tendon between my thumb and palm. Holy Fuck that was bad, had to yank it out with vice grips.

Posted: 4/19/2014 4:34:19 AM EDT

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Some people say that old nylons (panty hose) will catch the splinters and pull them out. I've had better luck scraping them out with a razor blade.

Posted: 4/19/2014 5:53:53 AM EDT

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+1

Posted: 4/19/2014 5:55:56 AM EDT

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I've had good luck scraping the area with a razorblade held perpendicular. The edge will catch the fiber and pull it out.

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Rough sandpaper , like 40-80 grit , also works pretty good .

Posted: 4/19/2014 6:21:56 AM EDT

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Grab some of the old lady's not so nice pantyhose. The weave of the fiber is very small. If you go against the grain the glass will get pulled out.
This came from an old time fiberglass worker friend of mine.
Hell , if it doesn't work, you gott some of your lady's naughty clothes, its Friday, .....you know

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^ This was my suggestion, after the duct tape. It works, Try getting your arm wet with cold water, and using the nylon like a scrubby, too. Hot shower? Might open up your pores so the fibers can work out easier, but they might also migrate in deeper.

Posted: 4/19/2014 6:31:56 AM EDT

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I was about to suggest rubber cement ;)

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I just saw this and have never tried it. Put elmers glue over the area and let it dry. Once dry peel it off. The splinter should come out with the glue.

I was going to say duct tape, ive used it for fiberglass splinters and it worked for me.

I was about to suggest rubber cement ;)

+1 on rubber cement. baking soda poultice or epsom salt soak beforehand, let dry then rubber cement.
works on stinging nettle as well.

Posted: 4/19/2014 6:33:53 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:40:13 AM EDT

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The duct tape trick works, but you need to find that old roll, that's been left out in the sun too many times. Peel it off enough to fold it back on itself with the sticky side exposed, and use it like a lint roller. I've done this many times. Take a hot shower to open the pores on your skin and make a second pass if needed.

Posted: 4/19/2014 11:14:52 AM EDT

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I've had good luck with panty hose getting FG splinters out

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