Best way to deflock WITHOUT using chemicals.

[An 80s Pony]

What's the best way to deflock a G1 SS pony without using some harsh chemical?

[rtattles]

Hot water, but even that doesn't always work. Acetone is still the best.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Because of the nature of the very strong industrial glue used during the flocking  process, chemicals are necessary at some point in the process of deflocking. 

If deflocking is not your thing, due to health or age concerns, that's fine, there are plenty of members who are willing to do the service!

[hathorcat]

It maybe depends on what you mean by a harsh chemical. I agree the softest method is boiling in hot water; that should soften most of the glue. Although it does involve a lot of scrubbing and elbow grease normally in order to get the glue shifted. The next option is acetone - perhaps if you do the bulk with the hot water and then use that as a final touch to just remove anything stubborn that would work for you.

If you look through the last few pages in the Corral you are sure to find other threads with lots of deflocking tips