How to Disassemble Surefire E1B

M.Link · Jan 18, 2015

Hi, first time post here.

I have a Surefire E1B that I love! I carry it everywhere. I want to disassemble it, so I can remove the anodizing and polish/bead blast it. How do I get it apart? I've obvioulsy unscrewed the tailcap and head, but haven't got any farther. I don't want to break anything!

any help would be great!

DrafterDan · Jan 19, 2015

If you are speaking about removing the bezel from the head, then carefully applied heat is the answer. SF uses a threadlocking compound, which loosens up with heat. Not too much, or you'll tweak the anodizing.

nein166 · Jan 19, 2015

Sometimes a pair of strap wrenches will do it. But as DrafterDan says the threadlocking usually needs heat. I've also done it with vise grips and 1/8" thick neoprene rubber but you can run a risk of penetrating the rubber and scratching the finish

M.Link · Jan 19, 2015

Thanks! When I get some free time, I'm gunna give it a shot.

5S8Zh5 · Jan 20, 2015

:welcome:

altermann · Jan 21, 2015

i've disassembled many surefire heads, e1e, e1l, e1b, kl1, etc
i usually use these things they are availiable in any car parts or build stores
instead expensive gas cutting torch i usually use the cheap chinese turbo lighter

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