esantoro Report post Posted January 15, 2009 I stumbled into a method for removing a stuck-on lid to a jar containing acrylic edge finish: 1. Pour boiling water into a bowl. 2. Soak wash cloth/rag in bowl with boild water. 3. Place very hot soaked washcloth/rag over jar for about five minutes. 4. Twist off lid. I think the moist heat helps out tremendously, but I suppose you could also use a hair dryer or heat gun as well. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted January 15, 2009 Great idea! Thanks for the tip! Here's one I do: To keep the thread of my contact cement jar from gluing shut, I coat the threading with Aussie Wax (petroleum jelly would work too, I'd assume). Makes it so much easier to open the jar after it's sat for a while! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted January 15, 2009 Great idea! Thanks for the tip!Here's one I do: To keep the thread of my contact cement jar from gluing shut, I coat the threading with Aussie Wax (petroleum jelly would work too, I'd assume). Makes it so much easier to open the jar after it's sat for a while! Great idea. I always have to use the vise grips. Speaking of Contact cement containers, is it possible to buy a replacement cap that allows for replaceable brushes. The cap-brush combos that come with the quart never seem to last long enough to use up all the glue in the container. I was thinking of just drilling a hole in the cap and using a horsehair brush from Harbor Freight and perhaps sealing around where the brush enters the hole in the cap with duct tape. However, something tells me this setup might be messy when it comes to brushing on the contact cement. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windy Report post Posted January 16, 2009 I find the easiest way to keep lids from sticking is plastic wrap. I just pull out a piece rip it off and place it on the container right afore I place the lid on. If I perchance forget , then I get out the channel locks and crank it off.Only thing is if you have a glass jar you best be very careful on how tight you squeeze the pliers.You could end up with a hand full of glass along with a few cuts and a lot of your own blood oozing all over your best work shirt. WINDY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipj Report post Posted February 17, 2009 I've found using a rubber strap wrench useful in holding the container while I use a pliers on the cap. It doesn't seem to crush the can as a large pair of pliers does. SkipJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilligan Report post Posted February 17, 2009 A guy from Louisianna once showed me to take glass jars and knock the lip of the lid on a hard surface (edge of driveway, brick wall...) it loosens up whatever's stuck and most lids'll come right off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobHall Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Sounds like wisdom bought with experience! :-) I find the easiest way to keep lidsfrom sticking is plastic wrap. I just pull out a piece rip it off and place it on the container right afore I place the lid on. If I perchance forget , then I get out the channel locks and crank it off.Only thing is if you have a glass jar you best be very careful on how tight you squeeze the pliers.You could end up with a hand full of glass along with a few cuts and a lot of your own blood oozing all over your best work shirt. WINDY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobHall Report post Posted February 17, 2009 IMHO, heat guns and paint jars are a no-no. :-) I think the moist heat helps out tremendously, but I suppose you could also use a hair dryer or heat gun as well.Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted February 17, 2009 To prevent them from sticking in the first place, I use Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the threads and I never have a problem. I doesn't evaporate and doesn't allow the glue to harden. To remove a frozen cap. I use channel-locks. They adjust to a size that I don't have to put a lot of squeezing pressure on the cap to loosen it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted February 17, 2009 To prevent them from sticking in the first place, I use Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the threads and I never have a problem. I doesn't evaporate and doesn't allow the glue to harden. To remove a frozen cap. I use channel-locks. They adjust to a size that I don't have to put a lot of squeezing pressure on the cap to loosen it. Great answer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chestercheeto Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks for the tips....I will try the Vaseline! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted February 17, 2009 nothing to add to this thread but when I opened up to "new Posts" I find this thread and right underneath that is USEING A MAUL I almost inhaled a Hershey kiss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windy Report post Posted February 18, 2009 nothing to add to this thread but when I opened up to "new Posts" I find this thread and right underneath that is USEING A MAUL I almost inhaled a Hershey kiss Suze, For your future safety I strongly suggest you pack all your Hershey Kisses in a box and mail nay ship them UPS overnight to me for safe keeping. WINDY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
