Do you guys have any suggestions for how to remove fixed glass pieces? It’s glued in place very securely, and I can’t pry it out no matter what I do. Do you know if there’s any solvents that would dissolve the glue but not harm the plastic? I want to refinish the glass to get rid of all the scratches.

  • Liz@midwest.socialOP
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    10 days ago

    These are good suggestions! I would also expect acetone to be a poor choice in this scenario. I worked as a chemist for a while, but I didn’t do any organic stuff as a professional, so it’s all very hazy memories from orgo 1 and 2.

    I have plenty of test pieces.

    IPA sounds like a great idea, I’ll start with that.

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      10 days ago

      Cool. For my electronics work, IPA works wonders with silicone-based adhesives. (I’ll generally use a syringe and strategically drip it between the adhesive and the surface.)

      If, by chance, you run into any PET/PETG plastics, i think pure IPA can start to chew at those if enough heat is involved. It’s not nearly as dramatic as ABS/acetone though.