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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?

glue on case
 
Posts: 1033 | Location: Northeast Pennsylvania in the USA | Registered: June 02, 2003
IHC President
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Picture of Lindell V. Riddle
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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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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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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
 
Posts: 188 | Location: Warrenton, North Carolina U.S.A. | Registered: January 12, 2003
IHC President
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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.

Wink
 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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