Re: [Paddlewise] Removing contact Cement

From: msarq <msarq_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 16:02:06 -0400
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From: <Blankibr_at_aol.com>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Removing contact Cement

> I used contact cement (rubber adhesive) to glue a two piece paddle together.
> I now want to take it apart (about a year later) and am having trouble.  Any
> suggestions on how to release the glue?

Try lacquer thinner in a spray bottle, spray in a little slot where you can
drive a chisel or something flat and keep spraying as you force the crack
open...
This should work, good luck.

Miguel

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