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General Section => General Joe Talk => Topic started by: rentyn on December 14, 2008, 12:14:39 AM

Title: Rusted SCrews In Vintage Figures
Post by: rentyn on December 14, 2008, 12:14:39 AM

Hello everyone,

I recently began putting new o-rings in many of my vintage figures that were getting loose. I have a few figures that have rusted screws that became stripped when I try to take them apart. What can I do to get these apart? Also where can I but extra screws for them?

Cheers, Michael Dane Gemus aka Rentyn

Title: Re: Rusted SCrews In Vintage Figures
Post by: akpayne on December 14, 2008, 08:26:32 AM

I have had luck with apply a massive amount of WD40 and then leaving the figure over night and really let it soak in.  Then use a screw driver that is 1 size larger (I picked up a great set in a red and black case at Home-Depot) and apply as much pressure as you can - stop if you are starting to strip the screw- and repeat the WD40 step.

I have also had to drill the tip of a screw off - I only had to do it once, but it worked and I caused no damage to the figure.  I could imagine that if I had to drill another screw out - the outcome would probably be worse.

The two tips I have been told to try that have never worked for me.
- Use Coke to damage the screw furthers - I don't see how this would ever work.
- Use a crazy clue on the end of the screw driver and let it dry connected to the screw - if this step ever works, I am guessing WD40 would as well, and you wouldn't have to use glue.

Title: Re: Rusted SCrews In Vintage Figures
Post by: Pete The Greek on December 14, 2008, 11:37:12 AM

Quote from: "akpayne"

I have had luck with apply a massive amount of WD40 and then leaving the figure over night and really let it soak in.  Then use a screw driver that is 1 size larger (I picked up a great set in a red and black case at Home-Depot) and apply as much pressure as you can - stop if you are starting to strip the screw- and repeat the WD40 step.

This is what I do as well.   

As for extra screws, I just use doubles and take the screws off.

Title: Re: Rusted SCrews In Vintage Figures
Post by: dodge822 on December 14, 2008, 07:52:19 PM

I have had lots of luck with the wd40. Only had to drill out 1 screw, which did infact damage the figure. But oh well had 3 of it anyway. As for screws i do have a few that i got in a parts lot off ebay i have about a hundred of them. I used to take them out of the Corps figures, they are the same