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26-01-2022, 13:15 #1
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Q-bond removal
I am not sure if this has already been covered, if it has please direct me to the thread as i couldnt find anything using the search function regarding the removal of q-bond.
I have a pistol that the previous owner put q-bond on the trigger for better grip. Does anyone know how to remove this stuff? The trigger is aluminum and other information i have found says to try and dissolve the q-bond using acetone but im concerned this may also remove the original paint job and im not sure how aluminum will react to long time exposure to acetone (if i need to soak for a while). the other option is to scrape it off with a putty knife which will invariably lead to scratching the paint as well.
If i cant find a solution i may end up trying with a dremel or just buying a new trigger (it wont break the bank but its not cheap either...)
Any ideas anyone?
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26-01-2022, 13:21 #2
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Re: Q-bond removal
Funniest thing I ever heard. Q-Bond on trigger for a better grip. lol
Acetone.
And then also water actually. Most super glues dissolve when its soaked in water for a bit.
But you cant soak your firearm. LOL
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26-01-2022, 13:27 #3
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Re: Q-bond removal
QBond is mainly cyanoacrylate, and the best thing to break it down is Acetone as you mentioned.
If you're willing to buy a new trigger, why not give the Acetone a try? It shouldn't affect the trigger as you said it is Aluminium and probably anodized. A well anodized product would not be affected by Acetone.
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26-01-2022, 13:30 #4
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26-01-2022, 13:31 #5
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26-01-2022, 13:44 #6
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Re: Q-bond removal
This is a bit left field but q-bond gets brittle if frozen. You could stick the gun in a freezer for a bit and then work it off with a plastic chopstick or similar.
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26-01-2022, 13:48 #7
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26-01-2022, 14:10 #8
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Re: Q-bond removal
I have a can of Spanjaard Lectro Freeze - a spray application freezing whatever it touches. Normally used by electronics technicians to assist in fault-finding overheating components. This should work much better than a freezer, it's applied at the spot needed and its quick.
Another brand I have used is called something like Freeze-40
Communica, Mantech, and other electronics shops should be able to assist.
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26-01-2022, 14:16 #9
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26-01-2022, 14:20 #10
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