(Issue Fixed!) - Does Anyone Know How To Solve This? - Rainlove The Pegasus

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

I got a Rainbow Dash styling size pony at my job on Saturday and I noticed she has clear glue in her mane and I would like some much needed help on how to get it out! If anyone can make lists on what works best then please assist me, Thank you!

I already separated her head and body so I can work on her head more efficiently.

I will leave a link to the images below. You might have to click on the photos with her mane pictures.

PostImages: Rainbow Dash Styling Pony Hair Glue Reference Photos
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3dhhhPg

Oh, and she has some clear glue on her back by her large wings!

Nudging over to Pony Corral for you! ~Tailrustedtealeaf
Thank you! -RTP

[Griffin]

I would try isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or pure acetone, but watch out for the eye paint. Soak a cotton ball and let it sit on the glue for a few minutes, or dip her head upside down into the solvent if you can do that safely without damaging the eyes.

[Shaiyeh]

Aw, someone wanted to tame her flyaways
I would also try something like rubbing alcohol for that. Have you tried peeling it off her back? Some clear glue will peel off plastic easily. I would be carful peeling it from the hair, as it might damage it. Good luck with it

[lovesbabysquirmy]

yes I would also try acetone... carefully

[Pokeyonekenobie]

You could try heating it with a blow dryer.  Depending on what type of glue it is it will soften it, which might allow you to peel it up easier and possibly cut it with scissors to remove larger chunks and make the bits actually on the hair more manageable.  Just be careful not to burn yourself.

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

Aw, someone wanted to tame her flyaways
I would also try something like rubbing alcohol for that. Have you tried peeling it off her back? Some clear glue will peel off plastic easily. I would be carful peeling it from the hair, as it might damage it. Good luck with it

The back glue was really easy to peel off! Some on her head too!

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

Here is the progress:

I turned on the hottest water in my bathroom sink and have the pony head attached to a toothbrush end and secured the bristles with a cup to hold it in place. The pony head is soaking, hair only mainly, and I plan to leave it there for most of the day with checking on the hair periodically.

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

Another Update!

I found the acetone my mom has and added some on the shopping list for her. I am trying to separate RD's mane down the middle of it and sectioning the colors out. I have been using a cotton pad and taking a little bit of her mane and soaking the acetone on a cotton pad to her mane a little bit as of two days ago. I plan to work on her later today.

Post Merge: August 28, 2024, 11:10:39 AM

You could try heating it with a blow dryer.  Depending on what type of glue it is it will soften it, which might allow you to peel it up easier and possibly cut it with scissors to remove larger chunks and make the bits actually on the hair more manageable.  Just be careful not to burn yourself.

I think it is clear glue, not hot glue. Do you think clear glue will soften with hot heat from a hair dryer?

Post Merge: August 28, 2024, 02:30:31 PM

Quick Update:

I tried doing an acetone and toothbrush in a Pyrex measuring cup. It didn't do much, but I saw little chunks of glue coming out of her mane.

[Artemesia's Garden]

I would have said try hot water first, I think that what your doing is exactly what I'd have done too.  I'm sorry I can't think of anything else. Afterwards I'd also wash the plastic treated with acetone with hand soap and some warm waters, then maybe add a drop of mineral oil or baby oil to help re-condition the plastic.

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

I would have said try hot water first, I think that what your doing is exactly what I'd have done too.  I'm sorry I can't think of anything else. Afterwards I'd also wash the plastic treated with acetone with hand soap and some warm waters, then maybe add a drop of mineral oil or baby oil to help re-condition the plastic.

Thank you! I might try that!

Post Merge: August 30, 2024, 12:36:38 PM

I am updating again!:

I gave up on the acetone and just decided to snip it all off. She has a buzz cut mane and I am trying to pull out all of the little excess hair in her mane plugs. I know it will take more than one day, and plan to be done by next week.

[Shaiyeh]

Aw, sometimes that has to be done, unfortunately. Are you planning on rehairing her?

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

Aw, sometimes that has to be done, unfortunately. Are you planning on rehairing her?

I was thinking about it, but I know I have a friend that might want to do it for me. But I am not sure yet. 

[lovesbabysquirmy]

it will be worth it when you get her all fixed up

[Rainlove The Pegasus]

it will be worth it when you get her all fixed up

yeah, I hope so.

[Minty_Magic]

I think rehairing her could be a fun project! I’ve always been bothered that Rainbow Dash doesn’t actually have rainbow hair lol so you could make it right! Getting stuff out of the hair is tricky, I don’t blame you for just chopping it off. You have it a fair try!