How do you take apart a Surefire E series bezel ?

[BillBond]

How do you take apart a Surefire E series bezel without causing any marks ?

I have one that came apart easily by hand, but all my other ones will need some kind of wrench.

 

[gallonoffuel]

The common method is to double package it in some plastic sandwich bags and boil it for a while on the stove, then use some strap wrenches so you don't mar the finish. I have gotten 2 of mine apart with just the strap wrenches, however.

 

[Solscud007]

one surefire way (haha no pun intended) is to use a torch. butane torch. (not flashlight torch)

heat up the bezel lightly for about 10-15 seconds. move the flame around the area. Concentrate where the threading would be under the bezel.

then get some leather work gloves and unscrew.

 

[Linger]

*might work best to get the leather gloves first so they're on hand before you heat up the torch

 

[Cosmo7809]

The common method is to double package it in some plastic sandwich bags and boil it for a while on the stove, then use some strap wrenches so you don't mar the finish. I have gotten 2 of mine apart with just the strap wrenches, however.

+1

 

[MarNav1]

Hit and miss deal. Some work with the above methods and some seem like they need a flamethrower and still will not budge. I asked Milky about this once and he kind of agreed. Your results may vary, good luck with it.