Tracer unit stuck to kit with expoxy resin, (wasn't me)

[Compulsive Reload]

Hi, 

Backstory incase interested. 

So I bought a pistol off someone awhile back and didn't essentially get what I paid for, was promised all good with sas kit and tracer etc, turns out he had glued the tracer to the sas kit as it broke stuck, opened a case etc and ended up settling on a partial refund.

So, I have tried acetone and a even a knife to no avail to get it off.

Any recommendations? As of now its chilling in a draw.

Cheers

Adam.

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[Tackle]

try freezing it, the different materials will expand/contract with miniscule differences, at least 8 hours in the freezer & then immediately upon removal exert a small amount of pressure to attempt to break the joint between them.

obviously don't hold any metal parts with bare hands ?.

if it doesn't immediately work, maybe try a small amount of hot water for rapid expansion, there is a small risk of damage but metals/plastics should be ok.

good luck

 

[Compulsive Reload]

try freezing it, the different materials will expand/contract with miniscule differences, at least 8 hours in the freezer & then immediately upon removal exert a small amount of pressure to attempt to break the joint between them.

obviously don't hold any metal parts with bare hands ?.

if it doesn't immediately work, maybe try a small amount of hot water for rapid expansion, there is a small risk of damage but metals/plastics should be ok.

good luck

Hi, 

Will give it a go, will the tracer be okay? I'll take the batteries out anyway. 

Cheers. 

 

[Prisce]

Pretty much agree with @Tackle here.

3 ways of removing it.

Heat(must get over 200C to break the bonds between metal and epoxy)

Freeze- it’s recommended to use a refrigerant spray to get it lower than your freezer can

Paint thinners with acetone- but leave it to soak for over an hour

After choosing and doing one of these, use a craft knife or a flat chisel and gently apply pressure between until they come apart. With the heat I’d suggest doing half at a time.

 

[Tackle]

Hi, 

Will give it a go, will the tracer be okay? I'll take the batteries out anyway. 

Cheers. 

tracer should be ok, don't power it up for at least a day,keep it somewhere warm to "dry out", should have prob mentioned stick it in a couple of freezer bags prior to freezing, in order to stop any moisture ingress, hope you read this in time ?

 

[Compulsive Reload]

Pretty much agree with @Tackle here.

3 ways of removing it.

Heat(must get over 200C to break the bonds between metal and epoxy)

Freeze- it’s recommended to use a refrigerant spray to get it lower than your freezer can

Paint thinners with acetone- but leave it to soak for over an hour

After choosing and doing one of these, use a craft knife or a flat chisel and gently apply pressure between until they come apart. With the heat I’d suggest doing half at a time.

Okay, ain't got any freeze spray or anything to get it that hot, may be able to get some paint stripper though. 

tracer should be ok, don't power it up for at least a day,keep it somewhere warm to "dry out", should have prob mentioned stick it in a couple of freezer bags prior to freezing, in order to stop any moisture ingress, hope you read this in time ?

Yeah I put it in without a bag, the freeze method didn't work, must of put an absolute shite load of epoxy on. 

 

[Tackle]

Does the tracer not unscrew ?, leaving just the end cap on the strike unit.

 

[Compulsive Reload]

Does the tracer not unscrew ?, leaving just the end cap on the strike unit.

The casing unscrews but the whole thing is connected to where the button is, its a b&t one. 

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[Tackle]

never had a tracer so don't know the layout, had the workings come away from the base I would have suggested dropping the epoxy'd part in to a pan of boiling water for 20 mins, surprised freezing didn't work, might take a few goes ?, epoxy doesn't usually survive drastic changes in temperature, cold usually makes it brittle & heat makes it a little pliable......you sure he didn't use unicorn jizz ?

 

[Compulsive Reload]

never had a tracer so don't know the layout, had the workings come away from the base I would have suggested dropping the epoxy'd part in to a pan of boiling water for 20 mins, surprised freezing didn't work, might take a few goes ?, epoxy doesn't usually survive drastic changes in temperature, cold usually makes it brittle & heat makes it a little pliable......you sure he didn't use unicorn jizz ?

I see, probably need to lash it in a few more times and see what happens will find a sandwich bag or something. Think It'd be easier to get that off! 

 

[Compulsive Reload]

never had a tracer so don't know the layout, had the workings come away from the base I would have suggested dropping the epoxy'd part in to a pan of boiling water for 20 mins, surprised freezing didn't work, might take a few goes ?, epoxy doesn't usually survive drastic changes in temperature, cold usually makes it brittle & heat makes it a little pliable......you sure he didn't use unicorn jizz ?

Success, worked after another try. Thanks for the help guys! 

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[Guest]

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