John Smith 69 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Hello Can any of you recommend a good solvent for the removal of surplus Shoe Goo II that has set? For example I currently have the following solvents on my shelf: - Acetone (Also Known As: propanone or dimethyl ketone) - IPA (AKA "Isopropyl alcohol") - PERC / PCE (AKA "TetraChloroEthylene" or "PerChloroEthylene)", - Toluene (AKA "toluol" or "methylbenzene") - Xylene (AKA "xylol" or "dimethylbenzene") - White Spirit (AKA "mineral spirits" or "mineral turpentine" - Product "Goo Gone – Goo & Adhesive Remover" made by CC Holdings Inc Would any of the above work on Shoe Goo 2? Please note that I also need whatever solvent I use to NOT dissolve the Natural Rubber (RL) sheet behind the spillage of Shoe Goo II. With thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I think youre fighting a losing battle trying to remove shoo goo imo…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 hammer and chisel best bet lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith 69 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 I don't know about "hammer & chisel" but I am planning to either cut the surplus off with a sharp scalpel OR soften the glue with some kind of solvent (see my list above). Please note that I am using Shoe Goo II (moisture cure) and not Shoe Goo original (which cures by evaporation of solvent). Fwiw, the model is made from an "ABS mimic" plastic that was specially vacuum formed for me by a model-maker, at no little cost! He was worried that (e.g.) Acetone might be too strong for the plastic, but said that IPA would be fine. The problem is that IPA isn't working very well at dissolving the Shoe Goo 2. Also I worry that once softened slightly by whatever solvent I use, that the remaining ShoeGoo 2 might become permanently softened... Any further thoughts? J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 We use one at work that works well, I'll grab the name tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddlofMoRon Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 7 hours ago, John Smith 69 said: Hello Can any of you recommend a good solvent for the removal of surplus Shoe Goo II that has set? For example I currently have the following solvents on my shelf: - Acetone (Also Known As: propanone or dimethyl ketone) - IPA (AKA "Isopropyl alcohol") - PERC / PCE (AKA "TetraChloroEthylene" or "PerChloroEthylene)", - Toluene (AKA "toluol" or "methylbenzene") - Xylene (AKA "xylol" or "dimethylbenzene") - White Spirit (AKA "mineral spirits" or "mineral turpentine" - Product "Goo Gone – Goo & Adhesive Remover" made by CC Holdings Inc Would any of the above work on Shoe Goo 2? Please note that I also need whatever solvent I use to NOT dissolve the Natural Rubber (RL) sheet behind the spillage of Shoe Goo II. With thanks J I would have to lay out samples and see how it reacts to each solvent. Might be an involved process but you will see how it reacts before you try it on the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith 69 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Alex97 said: We use one at work that works well, I'll grab the name tomorrow. Yes please! TBH, I am terrified of damaging my model. But so far doing small experiments the only thing that works at least a little bit on set Shoe Goo 2 has been Toluene (which I think is one of the ingredients of ShoeGoo2.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith 69 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 23 hours ago, Alex97 said: We use one at work that works well, I'll grab the name tomorrow. Any news, Alex? I tried emailing the manufacturers (Eclectic Products, Inc) and TBH, they weren't much help.... J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 11 hours ago, John Smith 69 said: Any news, Alex? I tried emailing the manufacturers (Eclectic Products, Inc) and TBH, they weren't much help.... J Kami dc2001 It's about £30 a bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith 69 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Alex97 said: Kami dc2001 It's about £30 a bottle. Sounds good. Many thanks :) Any idea where can I get some? If possible with fast delivery. e.g. Neither Amazon nor eBay seem to have it... J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) If you look at the Safety Data Sheet for Kami dc2001 it says >90% naptha, so probably alternatives such as https://www.agwoodcare.co.uk/products/fiddesnapthathinners/?variation_id=1593 Or maybe white spirit will be effective as not as refined as naptha. Edited July 20, 2022 by locky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 7 hours ago, John Smith 69 said: Sounds good. Many thanks 🙂 Any idea where can I get some? If possible with fast delivery. e.g. Neither Amazon nor eBay seem to have it... J No idea, it just arrives. It works on most glues however can't say 100% if it will work on shoegoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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