Formica hybrid nest 2.0 help

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Formica hybrid nest 2.0 help

Post: # 53002Post antsabroad
Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:30 am

I just moved my Messor out of a Formica hybrid nest 2.0 and need to clean it. I glued the glass on with Elmer's glue all
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Re: Formica hybrid nest 2.0 help

Post: # 53016Post idahoantgirl
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:39 pm

I cleaned my hybrid nest (old version) with mild soap, hydrogen peroxide, and que tips.
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Re: Formica hybrid nest 2.0 help

Post: # 53023Post MadVampy
Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:47 pm

antsabroad wrote:
Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:30 am
I just moved my Messor out of a Formica hybrid nest 2.0 and need to clean it. I glued the glass on with Elmer's glue all
Elmer's glue is water soluble meaning you can take the nest and immerse it on warm water (completely covered) and let it set, the glue will soften and dissolve which will allow you to remove the glass. Be genital with the glass when removing it.
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Re: Formica hybrid nest 2.0 help

Post: # 53068Post antsabroad
Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:36 am

Awesome! Worked like a charm. Thanks so much! :D
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