Loosen a cyanoacrylate joint

[ClintOHenry]

Anyone have experience loosening a cyanoacrylate joint

 

[Cjcrescent]

I have heard that if the model is placed in a freezer the joint becomes brittle as it gets to freezing. This will allow for an easy breaking of the joint with little to now damage to the plastic or what ever the material the CA joined.

If the joint is wood or metal, the acetone will work will.

 

[GN.2-6-8-0]

What I'd like to know is how ya keep the cap from gluing itself to the bottle / tube! !

 

[kbkchooch]

I have heard that if the model is placed in a freezer the joint becomes brittle as it gets to freezing. This will allow for an easy breaking of the joint with little to now damage to the plastic or what ever the material the CA joined.

Tried this recently with a geep shell that someone poorly turned into a "B" unit. Put it in a pan of cold water, and put it in the freezer, an hour later I pulled it out and the CA popped loose easily!

 

[kbkchooch]

What I'd like to know is how ya keep the cap from gluing itself to the bottle / tube! !

Keep the nose of the bottle clean! And when not in use,,,keep your CA in the fridge. I keep mine, and some cold drinks, next to the workbench in a mini fridge! Best 10 bucks I ever spent at a yard sale!

 

[jdetray]

Manufacturers of CA glues also make a debonder that attacks and dissolves CA. I'd test it first to be sure it is safe for the material you wish to "unglue."

- Jeff

 

[otiscnj]

You may also be able to just run it under cold water for a few minutes-sometimes works if you get in on your fingers.