Float glass base with 2" x 3" surface area UV adhesive strong connection...Any suggestions on separating?.. I tried soaking underwater for days with no effect. I'm wondering if heat will work?
Thanks, Don
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I have removed fused glass, which was attached to float with UV glue, with a slow firing up to 800°F.
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The adhesive we use breaks down at about 350.
I put it in a convection over, bring it up at about 100 degrees per hour, grab it with oven mitts and it usually comes apart pretty easily.
Then I clean it up with razor blade and rubbing alcohol.
Guy
I put it in a convection over, bring it up at about 100 degrees per hour, grab it with oven mitts and it usually comes apart pretty easily.
Then I clean it up with razor blade and rubbing alcohol.
Guy
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Try soaking in acetone. That will soften many adhesives.
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Although the bond between the two pieces of glass was broken somewhere between 300-400°F, the higher temperature made the residue easier to remove.
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Thanks all for the input..I'll slowly heat it up as advised.
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Microwave,
Works like a charm, it heats the glue as it's the only organic material in there.
done it dozens of times.
Works like a charm, it heats the glue as it's the only organic material in there.
done it dozens of times.
Rick Wilton