Removing glazing from Hornby 101 (ex-Lima tooling?) DMU

[SomethingTrainLover]

Hi, I need to remove the glazing from the bodies of my Hornby 101, and I don't know what glue they used, but they used A LOT and I just can't get them off without breaking or cracking the glazing, and i don't just mean at the joins. I've tried 99% isopropyl, hot soapy water, even acetone to a degree, but nothing's worked? Anyone have any suggestions or know how to break down or soften what ever glue they used? Cause I really dont want to have to mask every single window and then deal with any potential clean up if paint leaks onto them

[John Tomlinson]

Sometimes putting thing in a freezer can help to weaken the glue.

 

Be very careful when handling afterwards as the plastic will also be brittle, allow to warm up slowly.

 

John.