Removing hot glue

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Removing hot glue

Post by yaniv » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:40 am

What is the easiest way to remove large amounts of hot glue? I have a feeling once I reach the end, I won't be able to close the case, and will probably want to start from scratch.

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by Ganreizu » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:42 am

yaniv wrote:What is the easiest way to remove large amounts of hot glue? I have a feeling once I reach the end, I won't be able to close the case, and will probably want to start from scratch.
All sources seem to show that you just have to wipe it with isopropyl alcohol.

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by Robots86 » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:44 am

I use a super sharp knife to cut it down when needed and just peel it away if i want to remove a whole piece of glue. Alcohol wipes can help. Be careful though around your solder points and wires as you can break the connections

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by wermy » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:44 am

yaniv wrote:What is the easiest way to remove large amounts of hot glue? I have a feeling once I reach the end, I won't be able to close the case, and will probably want to start from scratch.
I carefully slice mine with an x-acto knife. Works great!

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by Robots86 » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:47 am

wermy wrote:
yaniv wrote:What is the easiest way to remove large amounts of hot glue? I have a feeling once I reach the end, I won't be able to close the case, and will probably want to start from scratch.
I carefully slice mine with an x-acto knife. Works great!

Edit: @Robots86 is a ninja.

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by yaniv » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:13 am

Thanks everyone! Yeah exacto works great but I'll prob try the alcohol on an ear bud for the tighter spots.

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by HuisKoe » Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:41 am

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by DirtyBullets » Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:13 am

i use IPA and works like a dream and no mess :) even if you want a video i would be happy to make one lol... :mrgreen:

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by GnobarEl » Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:23 pm

You video will be wellcome :)

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Re: Removing hot glue

Post by DirtyBullets » Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:06 pm

GnobarEl wrote:You video will be wellcome :)
Very well then... :mrgreen:
https://youtu.be/u9kdiZMqfmM

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