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RE: Thomas traction rod mod - chrisjo - 02-13-2015
(02-13-2015, 02:32 AM)ROCKINATOR Wrote: This is a update (sort of). My thomas wheel is superglued together by my complete insanity. Anyone know of anything that destroys a krazy glue bond? Because if I can get over that hurdle all I got to do is put a light in and he will be complete (hopefully).
Super Glue / Cyanoacrylate / Krazy Glue has one weakness - Acetone, aka nail varnish remover.
(read the ingredients - some removers are now acetone-free).
A small amount applied to the bond using a q-tip or other suitable applicator should dissolve it readily
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - ROCKINATOR - 02-13-2015
Thank You Chrisjo! I'll have to pick some up.
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - chrisjo - 02-13-2015
(02-13-2015, 02:10 PM)ROCKINATOR Wrote: Thank You Chrisjo! I'll have to pick some up.Another thing that's handy to have in the armoury is super-glue accelerator. I prefer the liquid to the aerosol. Any decent model shop should carry it. One drop dabbed on near the liquid super-glue will flow onto it and lock it solid instantly, the surplus just evaporates. Saves messing about with clamps and so on.
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - Super - 02-14-2015
@"ROCKINATOR" Its good to have the nail polish remover around when you get some Super Glue on your fingers or glue them together LOL. I have a big bottle handy just for those instances.
@"chrisjo" Thanks for the info. I didn't know about this. A little research on Ebay and I can't find any that isn't a spray bottle or a refill for spray bottles. Are there any that have small bottles with a brush applicator? Might there be a YouTube Video explaining how to best use this?
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - chrisjo - 02-14-2015
(02-14-2015, 12:24 AM)Super Wrote: @"chrisjo" Thanks for the info. I didn't know about this. A little research on Ebay and I can't find any that isn't a spray bottle or a refill for spray bottles. Are there any that have small bottles with a brush applicator? Might there be a YouTube Video explaining how to best use this?
The bottle I'm using at the moment is Rite-Lok CFC Free Activator AC11, looks like it had a brush in the lid and a separate pump-spray head, but I threw them both away (probably kept the plastic tube from the pump spray in the spares box though). Little brown 20ml bottle on the left in the picture.
Videos I don't know, but this page should answer your questions.
A brush applicator applies way too much. Use the tip of a wooden cocktail stick with a little slit opened up in it, like an old-fashioned fountain pen nib. One of these is good for applying superglue itself as well, and it's disposable.
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - Super - 02-14-2015
Thanks for the links Chrisjo.
That Mini Loop Applicator looks like a useful tool.
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - ROCKINATOR - 02-14-2015
Chrisjo, the nail polish remover did not work. I checked the ingredients and the first thing was acetone. Any other ways to remove krazy glue?
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - chrisjo - 02-14-2015
(02-14-2015, 05:05 PM)ROCKINATOR Wrote: Chrisjo, the nail polish remover did not work. I checked the ingredients and the first thing was acetone. Any other ways to remove krazy glue?Beats me. Even the Krazy Glue website tells you to use acetone. Maybe it's just a matter of patience. I don't know!
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - ROCKINATOR - 02-14-2015
I hope it's just a waiting game I have to play.
RE: Thomas traction rod mod - chrisjo - 02-14-2015
(02-14-2015, 08:57 PM)ROCKINATOR Wrote: I hope it's just a waiting game I have to play.
The Krazy Glue website also says:
"Krazy Glue can be removed with acetone. However, acetone is a pretty powerful solvent and can damage some types of plastic. A safer solvent is nitromethane that can usually be found at specialty hobby stores. Look for products called "de-bonders" containing the nitromethane component. Always be sure to test whatever solvent you choose on an inconspicuous area first to check for compatibility issues."
I'm in unknown territory here.