Chaoswolf Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I recently acquired a chaos Predator that the previous owner assembled using super glue to attach...no lie...EVERY SINGLE BIT IN THE BOX!! :tu: I have some superglue remover that I use generally to get my fingers seperated, and I was wondering if I could use it to try to salvage this tank. Will it work? Will it hurt the plastic? Is there something out there that might be better? Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Calgar Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 There is SIMPLE GREEN that stuff used for gardening. dont use any other type but the original. i dont know anything about the super glue remover. I would heed this warning( THE SIMPLE GREEN MAY TAKE AWAY SOME OF THE DETAIL BUT WITH TANKS I WOULDNT WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT) when using the simple green put it in a condainer with a lid, then place the model in and seal the container. Let sit until model falls apart into original sprue peices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-Shadow Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I use isopropyl rubbing alcohol it work great and dont hurt the model at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artimis Vergadin Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 This is the best stuff, simple green takes to much time and doesn't remove efficiently, at least in my experience. The stuff I recomended does make the plastic slightly rubbery, but if you're careful you'll be fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheex Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Superglue removers will probably melt plastic, yes. I use simple metho for stripping minis (c'mon, $2-3 for a decent-sized bottle is great value), and I find it seems to weaken superglue bonds sometimes, making it easy to carve off the glue with a knife. Maybe that will help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progenitor Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 If you just want to unstick everything then leave the tank soaking in hot water (not too hot for too long or the plastic will warp in the heat) but I've done that on fingers and minis before just to loosen the glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokersminis Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Just like stripping paint, EZ-Off Oven Cleaner weakens super glue joints to the point that they can easily be seperated and the residue scraped off with a modelling knife and a file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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