Re: [GZG] Glue Removal...

[Ken Hall <khall39@xxxxxxxxx>]

Either the acetone or cold (freezer) suggestions seem promising. Cyanoacrylate glue is inherently brittle, much more so than epoxy at any rate, so putting it in the freezer for a few hours is worth a shot if you're worried about using acetone.

 

Best,

Ken

United Stars Navy

"Hudak, Michael" <mihudak@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Here's hoping everyone had a nice holiday season.
>
> You all helped out a lot with my last question about painting, thanks.
>
> Here's another question for you:
>
> What's a good way to 'break' a superglue bond?
>
> I have some ships on metal poles and bases that I would like to
> reorient. I'd like to break the glue at either where the pole connects
> with the ship, or where it goes into the base socket. Then I
>  can
> reorient the ship on the base.
>
> Any suggestions? Heat? Acetone? Just crank it?
>
> Thanks a bunch.
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