Strange question - removing glue from CPL?

[chet79]

I got a good deal on a 2nd hand CPL filter for my new Canon 10-22. Snapped it up for the bargain price of $15 (AU). Only catch was, the seller said someone had glued the 2 elements together. I reckon I can remove the "spring" piece of metal, and am just wondering, is there a solvent of some kind that I can use to remove the glue?

[lostdoggy]

Try soaking it in Rubbing Alcohol.

[chet79]

I'll try and get some - thanks. Can it be bought from a hardware store?

[teo-bingus]

I buy rubbing alcohol at the grocery store, usually it's near the health care products. Isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are other names it may be called.

[Primm]

I'll try and get some - thanks. Can it be bought from a hardware store?

Coles or Safeway have it, in the medicines section near where the sunscreen and that sort of thing is.

[chet79]

^^ thanks! Perfect.

So I should soak the filter? Try and remove the glass first?

[Primm]

No idea, I only know where the supermarkets keep the rubbing alcohol!

:D

[chet79]

no worries - that was a question for the POTN community :S

[Jon]

Sorta depends on what glue was used. Be careful in using solvents though as they may attack the polarizing film.