De-rusting So Softs?

[Larkspur]

Hi Pony Friends,
I have a So Soft pony with the beginnings of tail rust and a head that is very firmly glued on. How do I remove her head to clean up the rust without risking flocking loss from heating up the glue? Any thoughts would be really helpful.
Thank you!

 

[starbeam]

I’m going to assume some heat from a hair dryer won’t affect flocking, but who knows? You could also use a warmed up “scrapbooking scoop tool” and maybe loosen up the glue with that? (read this on MLP Preservation Project). Good luck on your restoration!

 

[Caseysealia]

Maybe you should get a bait one to practice on? Just a thought so you don't ruin your pony. Other wise try dry heat. Good luck!

 

[Skybreeze]

I used my heating packs (like a magic bag) on so-softs and big brother ponies.

 

[Larkspur]

I’m going to assume some heat from a hair dryer won’t affect flocking, but who knows? You could also use a warmed up “scrapbooking scoop tool” and maybe loosen up the glue with that? (read this on MLP Preservation Project). Good luck on your restoration!

Thanks! Using a warmed up tool is a great idea! And a hair dryer on low might also do the trick.

 

[Larkspur]

Maybe you should get a bait one to practice on? Just a thought so you don't ruin your pony. Other wise try dry heat. Good luck!

Great advice; thanks!

 

[Larkspur]

I used my heating packs (like a magic bag) on so-softs and big brother ponies.

Ooh! I like it! Maybe my heating pad would work well...