Saving a retainer?
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Heat it with a propane torch and the JBWeld will soften right up. I did it in a vice and removed with pliers.
michigander
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soak in vinegar , whats left of jb weld scrapes out with wood coffee stir stick
dr wogz
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A) How much is your time worth?
B) How much time have you spent on it?
C) How much spent on other parts & tools to get the job done?
if (A*B)+C>= than the cost of a new retainer, why bother..
Just my 2 cents..
B) How much time have you spent on it?
C) How much spent on other parts & tools to get the job done?
if (A*B)+C>= than the cost of a new retainer, why bother..
Just my 2 cents..
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Vinegar , soak let it do the work
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It's moot at this point, since I was able to save it. It only took me a few minutes of effort. The retainer cost $11, so was it worth it? Yes. I expended more than 11 dollars' worth of effort, but it was a challenge and I feel satisfied. If it hadn't been this easy, however, I doubt I would have expended much more effort.
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