hachiroku Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 It has the hats glued to the head. Any idea about how can I separate them? Quote
hachiroku Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Got pictures of the problem? It's just a head with a helmet. Nothing visible. Edited April 27, 2015 by hachiroku Quote
Peppermint_M Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Hmm. Acetone takes the glue away in most circumstances (nail polish remover) but I can't be sure it won't damage any printing if you drop the glued pair into a little cup of the stuff. I know it takes rubbing or scrubbing in normal print-removal methods, so it might be a risk to take and just soak them for a while and see what happens. Though, without an ID on the glue it might not work even... Quote
rodiziorobs Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 It has the hats glued to the head. Any idea about how can I separate them? I think the only safe way to get useful parts without risking damage to them in some way is to buy new ones. For just a head and helmet, it shouldn't be too much on Bricklink. Quote
Deathleech Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Are you sure it's glued and not just stuck in there? I would try soaking it in some warm soap and water for awhile and see if that helps at all. If not you could try something else. If you use acetone, you would have to be careful that it doesn't start eating away at the print or plastic? Quote
halzhirou Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 it might be a risk to take and just soak them for a while and see what happens. Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I know this isn't any help to the OP and has no relation to their question, but this made me think of another question regarding the saying "Don't try to fix what isn't broke". Would glued LEGO pieces be considered broken? They work, but at the same time, they don't Quote
Naijel Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 There is a thread in the customisation forum where a guy is using acetone to melt bricks so I don't know if using that will be helpful here. Could have a Raiders-of-the-Lost-Ark-ending type situation, if you know what I mean. Quote
Lego_Hero Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 If it's a hat and not a helmet, wrap a piece of cloth around the head and use pliers to grip the head. Plug it into a torso so the pliers don't warp the head. While holding the pliers firmly, twist the hat. Maybe you can break the bond. Quote
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