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Hi, I am trying to find out how to get the inner cap of a KOP Sailor demonstrator cleaned without damaging the cap. I brought it to FPH (where I'd bought it originally) and they wouldn't take it, just told me to send it to Sailor. After reading here about the issues with doing that, I'd like to know if anyone has any other advice, or if that's my only option.

The inner cap sits very tight to the outer, and residue has gotten caught in between them. I can't think how to get at it, and am afraid attempting to remove the inner cap (which I don't know how it's attached) will damage the whole thing.

I have a couple of pix, any help appreciated (and heckling on how I managed to do this is deserved, too..... )

: )

 

Thanks,

 

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Hi

I would soak the cap in water with a drop of dishwaterfluid. A sonic cleaner can do wonders. To dry: cap in rice. Hopefully this will take away the condensation

Greetings

Kdv

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