Best Method For Removing Glued Parts?
Michael Schumacher
05-20-2003, 08:37 PM
Im in the process of dismantling my CLK GTR and Im wondering whats the best method for removing parts that are glued with Testors Cement?
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
stubacca
05-20-2003, 08:41 PM
I've had some good results with the freezer myself - just put the model in a plastic bag in the freezer, and the parts will gradually fall off. Took about 2 days last time I tried it. :coolguy:
integra818
05-20-2003, 08:43 PM
Brake fluid works too. :) You have to leave the car in brake fluid for a while, the paint will come off and some pieces that are glued together will come off too. If a specififc parts does'nt come apart, don't force it, you'll probably break it. Good luck.
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Michael Schumacher
05-20-2003, 09:23 PM
Yeah I had the parts in CSC for 48 hours (when I was stripping the paint) and they didnt really come apart. Is brake fluid better for stripping paint? I think I'll try the freezer tonight and if that doesnt work I'll go buy brake fluid in two days if its better then CSC.
64 Chevy
05-20-2003, 10:11 PM
The only thing I can suggest is to slide a razor blade in/under the seam of the glued part and try to pry it off. A good percentage of the time this will work well. Forcing a really stuck part may break the part though.
Slipknot
05-20-2003, 10:46 PM
Same here with the razor!:flash:
Michael Schumacher
05-20-2003, 10:53 PM
Well if the freezer doesnt work after one day I'll try the razor. Thanks for all the help.
Slipknot
05-20-2003, 11:00 PM
Nah just try it for like 2 days like stubacca said.
Slipknot
05-20-2003, 11:02 PM
then while it is still froze try popin them apart with the razor.
JE123
05-20-2003, 11:22 PM
I just got finished taking apart a model that I finished about 5 years ago. I just used the razor blade technique. :cool:
Michael Schumacher
05-21-2003, 01:30 AM
Well since I didnt want to wait two days I decided to try the razor method and it worked out pretty good. Heres a pictures of the now dismantled engine.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/275076engineapart.jpg
I'll be sanding and priming tomorrow along with the chassis.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/275076engineapart.jpg
I'll be sanding and priming tomorrow along with the chassis.
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