Hey guys,
I recently bought two n gauge layouts for the first time ever, and my plan is to restore them and change them around! ....so in other words I'm going to completely destroy them and rock back and forth in tears whilst clutching my controller.
Anyway, is there a way of dissolving glue? I'm not sure what glue the person who's layout it was, used. I want to clean all the stuck on bits off the sleepers etc, and restore the track. Otherwise it's a long, long winded process of scraping, grinding, and crying.
Cheers!
Removing glue.
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Re: Removing glue.
If they've used PVA glue you can dissolve it with water but it doesn't do your baseboards much good, depending on what they are made of. Try a test piece.
N gauge track is pretty unforgiving too, especially the Peco code 80 flex track. It's very easy to pull the rail out of the chairs.
N gauge track is pretty unforgiving too, especially the Peco code 80 flex track. It's very easy to pull the rail out of the chairs.
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Rob
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Re: Removing glue.
Oh wow, just plain old H20? I can give it a go, maybe paint it gently over the ballast?
Track wise it would be a shame to ruin it, unless there is a solvent perhaps?
Track wise it would be a shame to ruin it, unless there is a solvent perhaps?
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Re: Removing glue.
The usual PVA mix isn't that strong, sliding a spatula or even an old steel rule under the sleepers will often do the trick. Work it slowly along the track and you'll find any pins and be able to pull them.
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Re: Removing glue.
I'll give that a go, with a bit of water. Thanks guys
Re: Removing glue.
Warm water is best...
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