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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 26, 2023 19:08:24 GMT -5
I ordered new splash guards for my trays. The old ones are getting cracks in them. I haven't tried to remove the old ones, yet, but they seem like they will be a PITA. Anyone have any tips or have you done it with no trouble? I'm thinking a soak in hot soapy water?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 26, 2023 22:42:37 GMT -5
If you have as much crud encrusted around the edges as I do, then yeah, it's gonna be a pita. I just tried moving mine and no joy. A good soak in some kind of cleaner might work. I think the problem is going to be the calcification of water around the edges. Finding something stronger that won't hurt the plastic might be challenging.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 27, 2023 6:53:57 GMT -5
If you have as much crud encrusted around the edges as I do, then yeah, it's gonna be a pita. I just tried moving mine and no joy. A good soak in some kind of cleaner might work. I think the problem is going to be the calcification of water around the edges. Finding something stronger that won't hurt the plastic might be challenging. Yeah, that's what I was worried about. We'll see. Wish me luck. I'll probably do it tomorrow.
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Post by parfive on Oct 27, 2023 9:30:03 GMT -5
When all else fails . . . tile nippers. : )
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Post by stardiamond on Oct 27, 2023 10:58:50 GMT -5
I work outside and don't use my splash guards.
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 27, 2023 11:47:42 GMT -5
Yeah, maybe dish soap and a touch of borax if you don't have a better wetting agent on hand. I switched a set out years ago on a genie in an estate, they had new ones so I installed them, but if memory serves the trays had been kept pretty clean so it wasn't a big deal. Definitely better to cut them off to remove rather than pry hard, acrylic can get brittle with age.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Oct 27, 2023 13:01:08 GMT -5
I think that this would do it.
Clamp the splash guard in a vise close to the connection with the tray. Insert a board cut to fit the length of the tray in the tray next to the splash guard. Clamp the board to the tray if you can. Now take a hammer and gradually tap the tray out of the splash guard. Tap close to the guard.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 28, 2023 11:43:56 GMT -5
Well, pleasant surprise... I went to remove the worst one and it popped right off. I really grabbed and pulled and had to take a step back when it just popped off. New problem. The new ones have a track that is too small for my tray. I have the old Genie. I think these are made for the new ones which must have a thinner tray. It was a b*tch to get on and still isn't all the way seated. I even used a mallet to try to knock it down-- no good. But, even half way down, it seems solid enough.
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Post by parfive on Oct 28, 2023 12:49:21 GMT -5
If you haven’t done the second one yet . . . lube. Copious amounts. Whatever’s handy. : )
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 28, 2023 13:10:57 GMT -5
If you haven’t done the second one yet . . . lube. Copious amounts. Whatever’s handy. : ) I want so badly to say something Cave worthy. LOL!
But, yeah, I did think of that. I'll probably try some Vaseline. I just don't want to force it and break it.
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Post by stardiamond on Oct 28, 2023 19:48:52 GMT -5
Silicone spray?
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lapidary1234
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Post by lapidary1234 on Nov 4, 2023 4:34:47 GMT -5
Other than what opalpyrexia said i can't think of any other advice to give. If anything it serves as a reminder to take them of semi frequently to avoid this in my future!!
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