140 Squidder

[shootera3]

I am taking apart a 140, question is, how do you remove the chrome rings off of the left sideplate? Thanks, Steve.

[john2244]

If the rings are difficult to remove I will slide a single edge razor blade between the ring and frame and gentility pry the ring off.  I would recommend wearing gloves.  Sometimes I will spray some WD 40 between the frame and ring and let it set for a few minutes.
John

[Dominick]

John has it right.  That's the way to go.  Usually if they are that tight they are clean underneath.  Dominick

[shootera3]

Thank you, the razor blade did the  trick. Steve

[gadabout]

Believe it or not, running your thumbnail along the seam sometimes works.  I always try this first before resorting to other methods.

[alantani]

small pocket knife.  pry with the blade at the 6 o'clock position.