Glue removal from styrene and abs

[Darth Clouds]

Hi

 

I just received my tie lid from a UK vendor but I decided that I need to disassemble the whole mohawk assembly due to misalignments and parts poping out.

 

Any advice is much appreciated. Please see the pictures to understand what I mean.

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Edited February 18, 2021 by gmrhodes13
photos updated gmrhodes13 2021

[SuperTrooper]

What kind of glue was used?

[Darth Clouds]

What kind of glue was used?

 

Hi,

 

Thank you for responding. The vendor claims that the glue is in-house developed and not willing to disclose.

[SuperTrooper]

Since parts are popping it's not a fusing glue which means it's 100% removable. The downside is the remedy will kill the glue on the entire helmet.

 

Stick the helmet in the freezer overnight. You'll be able to take the helmet apart with ease in the morning, assuming it's not mostly apart already.

[Darth Clouds]

Since parts are popping it's not a fusing glue which means it's 100% removable. The downside is the remedy will kill the glue on the entire helmet.

 

Stick the helmet in the freezer overnight. You'll be able to take the helmet apart with ease in the morning, assuming it's not mostly apart already.

 

Hi,

 

Thank you for the tip. I will definitely give it a try and feedback.

 

Thanks again.