Dissolving superglue?

[Argonor]

Hi

Is there any way to dissolve the superglue used to glue a mini to a washer, without stripping the paint off the mini? The washer has the hole to perhaps go that way?

I have bought 5 victorian brits in home service uniform that I would like to rebase on smaller bases - they are standing with weapon shouldered, and I would like them be able to stand slightly closer... (I also would like to expand the group - I must find out where to get them...    )

[Lowtardog]

The best way to get them off the base is to get 2 pairs of pliers (points ones) and grip either side of the washer and bend Charles Atlas style.

What is surprising is that in most if not all the slightest bend in the coin/washer and the figure pops off the base. 

I would however recommend that you do this over a cushion so that it doesnt ping onto the florr and damage the mini. 

I have done this with lots of mine when chengeing from single to multi basing...your hands do suffer a bit with the force you have to put on it though

[keeper]

I've never tried disolving superglue, but I have found a strong, thick blade with a nice (but not too thin) edge can get in between where most things have been glued down with superglue and pop them off.

I prefer what I think is the curved #2 blade for this task (not sure, I get confused easily!) but it is the 6th from the left in this picture:

[Argonor]

I would however recommend that you do this over a cushion so that it doesnt ping onto the florr and damage the mini. 

 

I hadn't thought of bending the washer - it's actually what i do when rebasing from slottas to washers (yeah, yeah, I said I wouldn't start doing that, but... )

The blade thing might work, too. I'd recommend using protective goggles, though, as the blase just might break.....

[JollyBob]

You can also get Superglue de-bonder. Our local Poundland sells packs of glue with it included. I thought maybe if you could apply it sparingly before popping the mini off with a blade, it might make things easier.

Mind you, I don't know if it works once the glue's been dry for a while. Maybe it only works on skin. 

[Lowtardog]

I would however recommend that you do this over a cushion so that it doesnt ping onto the florr and damage the mini. 

 

I hadn't thought of bending the washer - it's actually what i do when rebasing from slottas to washers (yeah, yeah, I said I wouldn't start doing that, but... )

The blade thing might work, too. I'd recommend using protective goggles, though, as the blase just might break.....

I have used knives in the past and as you said the blade shoots off and can get lost on the floor - I now do that outside so it doesnt get stuck where kiddies can be hurt.

I also have a few war wounds from blades slipping

[keeper]

I can't say I've ever had the blade come out of the knife handle when I'm doing this, and I must have done it hundreds of times.  I've had cheap, thin blades break, which is why I tend to use thicker blades now.

However, all safety advice regarding knives is good advice! But my sister does occasionally run with sissors, just because now she's a grown up, she can!

[aircav]

I know that Coke is supposed to work, although i have never tried it as i have debonder.

[Argonor]

I know that Coke is supposed to work, although i have never tried it as i have debonder.

Wouldn't surprise me.... 

[Faust23]

Acetone. Made to break the superglue bond. If you have a female human in your life, she probably has some fingernail polish remover.  That contains acetone.  Or you could use an x-acto knife and have a go.  Don't lose a finger...

[Argonor]

Acetone. Made to break the superglue bond. If you have a female human in your life, she probably has some fingernail polish remover.  That contains acetone.  Or you could use an x-acto knife and have a go.  Don't lose a finger...

I'm just a little nervous about letting acetone anywhere near a painted mini that I don't want to strip entirely 

[sgf]

Remember that Alpha cyanocrylick(super glue) glue is a crystaline glue, actually forms tiny crystals as it dries which form the bond, as with any crystal the "pull apart" strength is tremendous however it is subject to fracture. That being sid a sharp rap will shatter the bond with an exacto blade.  Acetone(fingernail polish remover) is a good debonder. Regards, Steve

[Argonor]

I know that Coke is supposed to work, although i have never tried it as i have debonder.

Wouldn't surprise me.... 

Right now I'm trying to clean a meat-pin (that I use for cleaning the nozzle of my superglue) in a coke-bath.

Let's see how that turns out 

[Argonor]

well, coke did not do the job - acetone however, turns the glue into a fine powder settling on the bottom of the container.

So much for cleaning the nozzle-cleaner - I'm still a little reluctant to use acetone to remove a painted mini from its base...

[Lowtardog]

well, coke did not do the job - acetone however, turns the glue into a fine powder settling on the bottom of the container.

So much for cleaning the nozzle-cleaner - I'm still a little reluctant to use acetone to remove a painted mini from its base...

perhaps a low odour artists thinner though expensive if you dont have so and it doesnt work.

The acetone will damage the mini as it evaporates so be careful