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Removing hot glue
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:40 am
by yaniv
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.
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:42 am
by Ganreizu
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.
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:44 am
by Robots86
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
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:44 am
by wermy
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.
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:47 am
by Robots86
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.

Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:13 am
by yaniv
Thanks everyone! Yeah exacto works great but I'll prob try the alcohol on an ear bud for the tighter spots.
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:41 am
by HuisKoe
heating it
Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:13 am
by DirtyBullets
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...

Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:23 pm
by GnobarEl
You video will be wellcome

Re: Removing hot glue
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:06 pm
by DirtyBullets
GnobarEl wrote:You video will be wellcome

Very well then...
https://youtu.be/u9kdiZMqfmM