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Metal Ring Removal From Glass

2002

To dissolve cured epoxy to remove a metal ring with handle from the neck of an antique glass biscuit jar. Can it be done?

Thanks,

Weston Barrett
- Quartz HIll, California, USA

Yes, it can be done by using mixtures of solvents like acetone ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! , methanol [affil link], ethanol and some aromatic solvents. But care must be taken since majority of this chemicals are highly toxic and flammable.

Ronnie Casenas
- Philippines
2003

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