[adil.hoxha]

Patio is done - everything is great - except the one stone that got some construction adhesive on top (how?!?) that dried up. I "mechanically" removed as much as possible - but there is some leftover and/or stain on top of the stone. I'd rather not replace the stone (glued down, top row of wall stone for stairs) - is there a way (chemical?) to remove the leftover adhesive from the stone safely?

Thanks

[Stonehenge]

If you work like the dickens the moment you notice the adhesive is there (depending on the brand you're using), you can get almost all of it off with water and a stiff scrub brush - before it dries.

After it dries, if it's of a certain variety, you can actually pull it off. If it's others, I'm not sure how you'd do it short of replacing the block. Replacing a block isn't all that bad - hammer and chisel where it meets the block below, and expect some concrete to come off with the adhesive.

[Ax Man]

If it's a tumbled style of stone, then why not go for a bit more of the "mechanical method" ?
Those chips and scrapes are what you pay for in an antiqued product.
.02$

[adil.hoxha]

Guess I'll try to "chip" away at it (probably better than some strong acid or other chemical for me to work with . Just a hammer and chisel? Anything like sandpaper for stone?

Thanks

[Forge]

I suppose it would depend on the look of the block, but I would try using a dremel before I would use a hammer and chisel, more finite control and much more options for heads, IMO

[tom]

Acetone?

[dan deutekom]

I have had luck using a propane torch, putty knife and patience.