CSI those finger prints with super glue

Sep 24, 2009 02:02 AM

WonderHowTo house favorite, Sam Nouyoun gives the lowdown on "fuming" super glue to develop latent fingerprints on smooth surfaces.

What? How?

The cyanoacrylate (the chemical in Superglue or Krazy glue) attaches to the water molecules in the steam. When it comes in contact with the raised oil, salt and water of fingerprints, it binds instantly.

So, Sherlock, gather your redneck forensics kit and start gathering evidence.

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