Steps On How To Remove Epoxy From Metal

Epoxies comes in two forms; Glue and resin. It is used often in jewelry making, or binding two surfaces together. Most times, a mistake might occur, but that doesn’t imply throwing away your piece. You can remove some, probably all the epoxy with some items around your house.

Method Of Cleaning (Using Acetone Or Rubbing Alcohol)          

Wrap A Paper Towel Around Your Item

Ensure that you cover the item completely, mostly the affected area. Another alternative is to place the item inside a vessel to soak it.

Wrap Aluminium Foil Round The Paper Toweled Item

This prevents the acetone or rubbing alcohol from dispersing as the item is soaked. You may need to make use of multiple layers of aluminium foil to make sure the item is completely covered.

Wait For Half An Hour

During this period, the compound will make the bond in the metal and the epoxy weak. Depending on the kind of resin solution (น้ำยา เร ซิ่น, which is the term in Thai) you used, it might start getting soft and dissolve.

Unwrap The Piece

However, don’t be surprised if you notice that it never disappeared after it was unwrapped. You might have to scrape off. Working in an area well ventilated for this would be a good idea.

Peel Or Scrape Off The Epoxy

How thick the epoxy was layered on the item is a determinant to how much effort would be applied to scrape it off. You can peel it off with your fingers if the epoxies are peeling already.

Remove Residues With Warm Water And A Bar Of Dish Soap

This is extremely necessary if you wiped the item with paint thinner or denatured alcohol. First of all, wet the piece, and wash it with a bar of dish soap. Then clean it dry using a clean towel.