OGT Magne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Does anyone have any ideas how to separate glued plastic? The bit I'm trying to separate is a Stormtalon missile top from the main pod, so it's pretty well stuck together. I've tried brute force and trying to prise it off but neither will work. Any tips would be great c Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I assume you mean plastic glue instead of super glue, yes? Well, so far as I'm aware you're either going to need to carefully slice it off with a (very) sharp hobby knife or clip it off and sand down the leftovers. Unfortunately I don't think there's much you can do about plastic glue once it's set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3234747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Magne Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm assuming its plastic glue but not sure vid its super glue is there anything I can try? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3234757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Well, if it's super glue stick it in the freezer for an afternoon and then gently snap the part away using a slight twisting motion. The cold will have made the glue brittle and liable to break easily using torsion. However - I said 'gently' for a reason; the cold will affect the plastic too, making it also more brittle. If you go into this a bit cack-handed, you might end up with a broken model. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3234764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hymirl Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Plastic glue works by disolving the plastic and both parts fuse together, the join can potentially be as strong as the materials either side. Â I built two stormtalon and the join youre on about is really solid, i dont see a way to easily cut it apart either. You could simply hack bits off it but you will be lucky to get much that is useable out of the process. Â Sorry! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3234793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolfmeister Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Freezing it and soaking it in hot water both work on super glue. Plastic glue means you may be our of luck. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3234924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you can't rip it apart, have you tried levering it apart? Use a metal file or similar to get in the join, and simply apply pressure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3235007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you can't rip it apart, have you tried levering it apart? Use a metal file or similar to get in the join, and simply apply pressure. Â I've tried that before. Bent the bloody tool I did it with! :P Â I recommend using something sturdy if you do this, OGT. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3235008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Haha! Unlucky mate. I always use an iron file, so pretty sturdy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3236077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 The cleanest way to separate those pieces would be to use an xacto knife and slowly score through the bond until you cut it off. It's time consuming, though. Next would be a jewelers' saw, but be prepared to lose some material that way. Brute force will probably end up stress fracturing the plastic where you don't want it fractured. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3236259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipX Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have found that using Castrol Super Clean or its knockoffs (Walmart has Purple Power as one) can destroy a Cyanoacrylate bond (Melted plastic parts). Downside is you need to let the stuff sit in for about a month with occasional manipulation to see if the bond has weakened. I've successfully taken apart GW plastics and PP plastics using this stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265478-how-to-separate-a-glued-piece/#findComment-3236829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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