Need help to un-superglue a dayan corner

[tazzvidz]

So, my friend half glued a corner an my Zhanchi and yeah...


Internal things glued.

 

[~Adam~]

I'm afraid I'm not going to offer a solution.
I was just going to check that you know not to glue pieces together unless they are causing problems during solves.
Instead of breaking ZhanChis come apart which is quick and easy to rectify.

 

[AlexMaass]

http://thecubicle.us/dayan-zhanchi-corner-p-85.html

 

[brian724080]

http://thecubicle.us/dayan-zhanchi-corner-p-85.html

That is such a rip off, I'd say just buy a new cube...

 

[scottishcuber]

http://thecubicle.us/dayan-zhanchi-corner-p-85.html

That is such a rip off, I'd say just buy a new cube...

Really? Surely there is a simpler/cheaper/quicker/more convenient way of solving this problem. TO SCIENCE!

http://www.ehow.com/how_8308482_dissolve-super-glue.html

According to this, acetone can dissolve the glue.

 

[brian724080]

Really? Surely there is a simpler/cheaper/quicker/more convenient way of solving this problem. TO SCIENCE!

http://www.ehow.com/how_8308482_dissolve-super-glue.html

According to this, acetone can dissolve the glue.

Good point, but according to this, I have to buy nail polish first, which isn't all that useful...

 

[~Adam~]

Good point, but according to this, I have to buy nail polish first, which isn't all that useful...

You can buy pure acetone from chemists.

 

[brian724080]

You can buy pure acetone from chemists.

Yes, but my point is that you'll probably just end up using it once or twice, obviously, it's up to the OP to decide.
How did his friend glue the cube in the first place?!

 

[~Adam~]

Yes, but my point is that you'll probably just end up using it once or twice, obviously, it's up to the OP to decide.
How did his friend glue the cube in the first place?!

A small bottle of acetone is less than £1 here but it might effect the plastic.

 

[brian724080]

A small bottle of acetone is less than £1 here but it might effect the plastic.

Oh, it does? And don't forget the fact that it may be potentially dangerous.

 

[bobthegiraffemonkey]

I glued together pieces of my mefferts megaminx once, I think what finally worked was freezing it then hitting it with a hammer. I think those pieces are sturdier though, so use this method at your own risk.

 

[~Adam~]

Oh, it does? And don't forget the fact that it may be potentially dangerous.

Sure. If you drink it.

Fact, maybe, potentially.

 

[Lchu613]

Acetone might melt the plastic as well. Use it at your own risk.
I would also recommend forcing your friend to buy you a new corner. Or buy it yourself if you're nice.

 

[scottishcuber]

Yes, but my point is that you'll probably just end up using it once or twice

That is such a rip off, I'd say just buy a new cube...

Oh, it does? And don't forget the fact that it may be potentially dangerous.

You're implying that it will be a waste to buy it because op will only use it once or twice. But you also mentioned he should buy a new cube, sounds like a pretty big waste to me. An entire cube wasted because of one piece (which may easily be put right).

I doubt it will be dangerous because of its presence in nail polish removers, which are already present in many households. So I thought it may be possible that op wouldn't need to buy it anyway.

Acetone might melt the plastic as well. Use it at your own risk.

This sounds possible, but I only mentioned nail polish remover (acetone) to sway the direction of the previous comments away from the 'just get a new zhanchi/weilong...' or 'corner piece for sale at cubicle...' style responses. OP wants to know how to 'un superglue' his corner...I was just trying to get the ball rolling.

Are there any other lifehacks/household chemicals that can be used?

 

[Lchu613]

I would try the acetone first. If it melts your corner buy a new one.
You could also try sawing it off with a knife or something. But don't cut yourself.

 

[Goosly]

I would try the acetone first. If it melts your corner buy a new one.

That shouldn't happen unless you leave the corner in a cup of acetone for a night. It's also useful for removing the sticker glue before applying new stickers.

 

[BaMiao]

Acetone might work, but it will probably warp the plastic. Acetone gets into plastic like water into a sponge, warping it in the process. Use it sparingly, and see if you can target the superglue.

As for the safety factor, there really isn't a problem but I'd recommend using it in a well ventilated room.