Plastruct

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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Hi Guys,

Last night I got a drop of plastruct on one of my structures clear windows by accident and am just curious if there is anything I can do to remove ? I assume No. What would you guys do short of replacing the piece of plastic on the window?

Thanks

Jeremy

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Jeremy,

You need to rewrite your first sentence…not sure what you are asking.

Take Care! [:D]

Frank

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Frank,platruct is a glue that bonds platruct plastics together.

I’m not sure if it can be removed.

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Plastruct glue is mostly solvent and will have eaten into the window plastic, so you will probably have to replace the window if it’s really that noticeable.

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Thanks guys. I might frost the windows anyways. Zstripe I meant to say When I was glueing a wall I accidentley got a drop of the plastruct solvent on one of the structures clear windows.

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The window can be boarded up or bricked over.

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Or cut on a diagonal and left “broken.” Damaged and hastily-repaired windows are a nice detail that is often overlooked.

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LOL Me neither.

Rich

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Restoring clear plastic parts.:

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plasitc-model-kits-how-tos/how-to-repair-clear-parts-on-plastic-model-kits/

Future Floor Wax can be used for repairing scratched clear plastic. From http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html :

" Some time in the dim and forgotten past, a modeler discovered that this stuff, when applied to both side of a piece of clear polystyrene, would make it appear thinner and clearer. It will help to hide minor scratches - simply pour some Future into a small cup and dip your canopy into it or brush it on and let dry - it’s a kind of magic! After you dip your canopy (or other parts) in Future, be sure to place a cover over it to prevent dust from collecting on it."

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Jeremy,

I thought that’s what You meant, but wasn’t sure. Some good suggestions so far. Do another one and do what has been suggested, on weathering or replace it If you want a newer look.

That Platruct, must be something new. All I ever used was Plastruct Plastic Weld and Plastruct Bondene.

Take Care!

Frank

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Another option is to “frost” the glass, if that’s otherwise appropriate. I take a piece of 3M Scotch Matte Finish Magic tape and apply to the interior side of the window. Why, it’s even pre-treated with a handy adhesive!!! [;)]

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First post of the morning before a cup of coffee [:P]

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I meant plastruct, but missed the “s”,lol