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| IHC Life Member Watchmaker  |
I just got this nice little 14k Elgin tank, but there is a real problem with the case. It has this really tough glue stuck on the bezel. I tried to take it off with some rouge, then I tried to scrape it off gently. I think this may be the ultra violet stuff. Is there a safe way to remove this mess without damaging the case?  | ||
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| IHC President Life Member  |
Well Scott, I usually soak an unkown origins mess like that in "Cutex Quick and Gentle" finger nail polish remover. It comes in a 6oz. plastic bottle, you'll find it's readily available, inexpensive and there's no offensive odor. Just immerse completely and let it soak. Usually the adhesive comes off easily after a while. Lindell  | |||
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I would start by soaking it in acetone or lacquer thinner.That will usually loosen epoxy. J Smith Lindell,how did we do that? J | ||||
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| IHC President Life Member |
Looks like Julian and I posted essentially the same answer at the same time! (Great minds think alike!) Acetone is the main ingredient in the Cutex product I recommended. | |||
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