Sticky situation - removing a bell cap

[MissyP]

Hi folks, I have made a few pendants in the past and use epoxy glue to secure the bell cap. I need to remove one as it must have slipped off centre whilst drying. What do most people use to dissolve the glue?

[Aussie Sapphire]

Can try putting it in a jar (glass) of acetone overnight.  Should soften the glue enough to remove.


Easiest way is to heat the glue but that wont work in this particular situation.


There is a product called Attack that dissolves glues like this - we have some but cant send in the post but you might be able to find some locally to you.


cheers
Leah

[swirly]

try paint stripper it seems to work well.

[REXL]

I have used acetone many times to remove unwanted epoxy. Remember to wash it afterwards with metho as acetone seems to leave a film which will dull it.

[Orange Pirate]

I have used acetone many times to remove unwanted epoxy. Remember to wash it afterwards with metho as acetone seems to leave a film which will dull it.

I second that. Paint stripper and 'Attack' epoxy remover use the same active ingredient - Dichlorometane (methylene chloride).


https://media1.riogrande.com/Content/Attack-Adhesive-Remover-MSDS.pdf
http://www.recochem.com.au/files/downloads/Paint_Stripper_v5.pdf

[MissyP]

Thanks guys, will give it a go