socrbob Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Any one have suggestion on how to get the lid off my Americana. It has sat for 8-10 weeks and now I can't get it off. I have tried hot water, banging it on counter, etc. Even tried the microwave, the metallic lettering makes nice sparks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big O Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Mine hasn't done this yet (there is a thread on it) but maybe try cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Vice grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 When you tried the hot water, how much of the container did you put in hot water? I haven't had this problem with the lid being this difficult to remove... but I would want to NOT heat the entire jar but just the lid. My logic is that I want the lid to become larger and the jar smaller so I put just the lid in very hot water, being careful to not allow the jar body to get warm. Let us know what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yup, hot lid, cold jar. Get a buddy to hold the bottom and twist the top off. Never had to go this far with mine. The Americana IS worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 You can hire this guy! Sorry Dave, I could not resist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Try heating just the lid with a heat gun. If you don't have one of those try using the wifes hair dryer. When she's not around of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrbob Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 :party:Finally got the lid off! Now I can put the finishing touches on my detail. That is when the feeling returns to my hands. Solution: removed labels, heated in microwave for 20 seconds to make lid soft and then pried lid off with flat blade screwdriver. Did not have any success with heating lid in hot water or hair dryer. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hope you did not overheat the Americana. Enjoy the shine .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Try putting it in the fridge for a half hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Also try the no slip pads syou can get for tool boxes. The grip works good on the lids. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think Im going to melt down my americana and put it in a new container. see the link.....post #7 http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/waxing-glazing-sealing/15854.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Not to hijack your thread, Mook advises to put it in the refrigerator for a half hour. I keep my Americana in a refrigerator when not in use. Is this a good idea or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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