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I just bought a 70' flat car, and it has two of the semi trailer 5th-wheel hookups that I want to remove. They're glued down well, but I'd like to save the pieces for future use, if possible, since these are very nice detailing pieces. I intend to use the car for a pipe load. What do you guys use to dissolve/remove glue? I'm thinking brake fluid might work. Anything else?
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Posted - July 10 2010 : 1:35:06 PM
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Depends on the type of glue. if is is super glue, there is a debonder for that. If it is model glue, I have good luck putting the model in the freezer, and coming back later and breaking the glue.
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Posted - July 10 2010 : 1:48:34 PM
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| Someone on here said to use acetone for superglue ok
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Posted - July 10 2010 : 2:36:12 PM
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| some earlier super glues give in to water ken
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Posted - July 10 2010 : 5:04:09 PM
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Brake Fluid might loosen the glue but, it will also take off all the paint   Carl
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 12:08:37 AM
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quote:Depends on the type of glue. if is is super glue, there is a debonder for that. If it is model glue, I have good luck putting the model in the freezer, and coming back later and breaking the glue.
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Originally posted by 70elcamino - July 10 2010 : 1:35:06 PM
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This freezer trick, 70elcamino, how easily do models come apart? I have a couple of unbuilt (as in falling apart) buildings I'd like to start again but the plastic seems a little brittle. Any tips to reduce unplanned breakages?
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 08:40:36 AM
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I had really good luck with this process on cars, really big blobs may need to be scored with a blade.
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 3:12:20 PM
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| acetone will disolve polystyrene of which many cars, buildings and accessories are made of
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 4:28:31 PM
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quote:acetone will disolve polystyrene of which many cars, buildings and accessories are made of
Originally posted by derfberger - July 11 2010 : 3:12:20 PM
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Derfberger is right about acetone! 
Lacquer thinner does the same thing- dissolves the polystyrene. I'd use it only sparingly and with cotton balls- no soaking.
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 6:08:28 PM
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Well, I tried the freezer method, but the glue was pretty good. Looked like a resin type epoxy. So, I just got out the ol' Xacto, and pried as gently as I could, but pretty much destroyed the bases. I managed to salvage the 5th wheels, though, so I can reuse those later if need be. The glue pulled up some of the plastic with it, it was good stuff! No matter, the Slurpee Pipe company will fix the damage, and use it to transport their aluminum grade anodized pipes to the customers no matter what. Thanks for the tips, guys.
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 7:16:17 PM
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what about a hot knife.
My soldering gun pistol style has a tip that's a blade.
I've used it to "weld" two pieces of plastic together. I would think it could also cut through and separate. posssibly the melted edge would be unacceptable
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Posted - July 12 2010 : 05:35:03 AM
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| Right, so best steer clear of acetone and be extra cautious with an ultra sharp blade. Sound advice and much appreciated, thanks all.
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