Removing A Glued Bezel Insert Help

[lionsandtigers]

So, I aquired a mbw drsd rollie from a fellow collector, and I was in the process of changing out the bezel insert when i noticed it was in fact glued into the bezel.

I dont know who did this, and i dont care, its really no big deal, but i do want to get it out without destroying it so i can pop my new insert in.

Any suggestions on how to get this done cleanly?

[bruce79]

Inserts are often glued to the bezel on reps...even mbw's I suppose. Just take a screwdiver and pry it up gently from the inside/underside of the bezel. It should come up fairly easy...then you must clean the glue off of the bezel.

[lionsandtigers]

any specific products to use to get the glue resedue off?

[2005SUBMARINER]

use a blower to melt the glue & use a 1mm flat head screw driver to clean off the remaining glue from the bezel groove where the insert use to be .

[lionsandtigers]

a blower??? like a hair dryer?

[2005SUBMARINER]

a blower??? like a hair dryer?

YES BUT DONT PUT TO MUCH heat on the crystal or dial , cause the direct heat can cause damage .

good luch its a fairly sinple procedure .

[Linder]

a blower??? like a hair dryer?

Or a cutting torch

Edited September 1, 2006 by Linder

[baltic]

a blower??? like a hair dryer?

Aye like ahair dryer, that's how I re-aligned the bezel insert on my SMP. Use the dryer on a medium setting for 20-30 seconds et voila!

[Jetsons]

Hey, J:

Very easy to do and yes, the MBW inserts are glued to the bezel. A gen insert will snap in perfectly.

Remove the bezel and soak it in water mixed with dish washing liquid . Let the bezel and insert sit for approx. one hour and the insert will separate from the bezel very easly with your fingers. This will also make an easy task of removing the glue residue from the bezel.

Cheers,

Jet