Best way to remove orange flashider

[Cheeze_IZ_G00d]

I got my CQBR in the mail today, and I am having a hell of a time getting rid of the damn orange flashider. It appears that they have used some loc tite, and screwed the bugger down onto the threads. I have been trying with pliers, but I decided to ask you guys for advice because I don't want to rip apart any chance I have of maybe unscrewing it. I have heard of a few techniques (heat gun, pliers, etc), and was wondering if any of you fellas had any other bright ideas.

[Ganef]

First, check to make sure that there is no set screw in the bottom. Just be sure to use a wrench that fits, and if you put it in a vise, wrap a towel around it so it does not get scratched.

[delta_echo]

I REALLY had to crank hard on my CAM15A4 orange flash suppressor to get it off. If its just plastic, though, I imagine you could simply cut it off if you are having that much trouble. It shouldn't be hard to tell the transition between metal and plastic. All the same, be careful. One thing I know you don't want to do is try to bend it off (could mess up the metal threads)

[Ganef]

Well if it is plastic, hit it with a torch and melt the sucker off.

[Dust2Dust]

Some places have been placing an epoxy around the threads so it becomes pretty damn hard to take off.  What I do, is get remove the outer barrel, get a candle or low heat torch, and heat from the inside out.  The candles you place inside pumpkins work the best.  Then after about 30-45 seconds, just twist the flash hider off.    

Nail polish remover used to work, but some places overseas and stateside have been using that E600 stuff...  
Bastards.

[Ranger_Robby]

just remember, Most AEG's are negative thread (CCW) so you need to twist like you are tightening it..

[Cheeze_IZ_G00d]

I figured it out. I basically broke off the top part with pliers and pounded a small flat head screw driver between the plastic and the threads. I got lucky and the sucker just split right off.