Thomas traction rod mod

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

Thank You Chrisjo! I'll have to pick some up.

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.

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@"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?

@"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.

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Thanks for the links Chrisjo.

That Mini Loop Applicator looks like a useful tool.

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?

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!

I hope it's just a waiting game I have to play.

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.