Super Glue debonding???

Sorry to hear that John.

 

I don't know how fragile it is, but I once made a mistake gluing plastic and was able to razor cut it and saved the project.

 

Good Luck.

Check the manufacturer's web site of the brand that you used. The Original Super Glue Corp. suggests Acetone on a q-tip. removing super glue

You are in luck.  There are de-bond products out there.  It is actually called de-bond.  I bought some when I was going to a Korber model.  Good thing too, I had to use it.  It works very well. it is packaged just like the regular CA glue and you just spead some on the area.  In some cases I had to let it sit for a bit longer but it always worked fine.

 

I am not able to get to it right now otherwise I would just send you the exact name of the one I bought.  I found it via google. 

 

Ed

John,

 

Your LHS should have an ACC debonder available. Put some on the joint, wait, and CAREFULLY dig into the joint with an Exacto knife to pry things apart. It may take several applications, since you have so much glue in the joint. Just keep plastic, especially styrene away, as the debonder will attack it. Patience is key for this operation.

 

Chris

LVHR

So the fact I am on wood is a good thing?

Super glue does not normally work well on wood. You may be able to put a gentle shear force on the two pieces and break the bond. ( after the unbond) don

This stuff works!

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobby...mqyrcCFdKd4AodvmoAmw

Use SPARINGLY on Painted surfaces though!

Yes. The de-bonders would attack plastic and other similar materials.

De-bonder may or not work given that they will also soak into the wood.  Given that you used "tons of Super Glue", they may simply re-arrange and redistribute the glue into the wood parts.

 

My solution to this when it happens is to very carefully cut & separate the parts using a #11 scalpel.  This takes a good bit of care and patience so as to not damage the parts nor inflict wounds to one's self. 

 

It would also be helpful to see what the parts are as well.  What kit is this and maybe you can contact the manufacturer about replacement parts?  Or, lastly, maybe you can actually make replacement parts?

 

Depending  

Use pure acetone. Small can is about $6.00 Dip the piece if you can. Or use a syringe. It might dissolve any ink, stain, or paint that is on the wood so be careful. Nail polish remover contains acetone but I think it also has moisturizers. Good old Absorbine Jr. Muscle ointment also has acetone so it can not be that bad for you Just use it outside and wear safety glasses. It burns if you get in eyes. Ask me how I know. Lol

By the way. Acetone is what Super Glue recommends to de-bond accidentally glues fingers.

I use fingernail polish remover, but as mentioned above it might soak into the wood, with a little luck you might get the glue soft enough to pull apart.

Just use some good old acetone.  You can get a big tin of it for a few bucks and it will last years.  I have also used nail polish remover which has acetone in it (in much weaker form), but it will work too.

 

I did the same thing with one siding on a $250 kit. I found some plastic siding exactly the same. Pulling of the original ruined it as I thought. I cut new siding from the plastic. I looks the same. I would either call the company that made the parts or make your own. Don