Go Back   Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community > General Aquarium Forums > General Hardware/Equipment Discussion
Click Here to Login

Join Aquarium Advice Today
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them on AquariumAdvice.com
 
Old 05-11-2011, 06:39 PM   #1
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 25
Aqueon Glass Canopy Hood- Hinge Removal

Is it possible to remove the thick white sticker and handle from the glass without potentially shattering the glass? I am very irritated that the handle is poorly placed and wish it could just be removed...

__________________
darkxrose is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2011, 06:58 PM   #2
Aquarium Advice Addict
 
Mr. Limpet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern California (Marin)
Posts: 4,505
Hinge or handle? I've heard that perfecto has replacement hinges. Use a razor blade and lots of patience to slowly slice the the foam tape to remover the handle, then continue with the blade to remove the remaining tape. I'd suggest a helping hand and stand the glass on end (on a towel or carpet for cushion), if you lay it flat you'll be tempted to press down and the glass will crack.
__________________
Mr. Limpet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2011, 07:00 PM   #3
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 25
Oops why did I say hinge.. I meant just the handle with the sticker between it and the glass. Ok, I'll try to remove it with a razor blade.
__________________
darkxrose is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2011, 07:02 PM   #4
Aquarium Advice Addict
 
Mr. Limpet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern California (Marin)
Posts: 4,505
Quote:
Originally Posted by darkxrose View Post
Oops why did I say hinge.. I meant just the handle with the sticker between it and the glass. Ok, I'll try to remove it with a razor blade.
No worries, I forgot to say sharp, as in a really sharp razor blade. Oh, and patience.
__________________
Mr. Limpet is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
aqueon, canopy, glass, hood, val

Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about them on AquariumAdvice.com

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Aqueon Versa glass tops don't fit. Can I cut them? Tim Wheatley General Hardware/Equipment Discussion 9 02-14-2011 04:32 PM
Plastic Hood vs Glass Hood (Lighting) Phoxly Freshwater & Brackish - Getting Started 7 06-18-2010 03:45 PM
FW Newbie : Aqueon (All-Glass) 55 kit crabby New Acquisitions 10 08-20-2008 01:51 PM
Nano Cube hood removal badback Nano Reefs 4 04-11-2004 03:16 AM
Vendor for glass hood/canopy AngelFish_03 General Retailers 1 06-20-2003 11:29 AM







» Photo Contest Winners







All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2023, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.