Asked on Jun 11, 2015
How to get a rusty can off of a shelf when it's stuck?
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Karen
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My mother in law has a rusted sardine can "adhering" to her plywood lazy susan turn table under the counter. The shelf is too big to take out. How do we get the can off and out? Then, how to repair the damage?
13 answers
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I would try putting a little light oil (salad oil) around the bottom to try to soften so it will let go, then assess what needs to be done. Maybe a light sand & seal is all that it would take. If the can is leaking then sardines my be a good thing, as they are packed in oil and that will cause less damage than, say, tomato sauce!
Dee
on Jun 11, 2015
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WD 40...................probably a good scrubbing will be all it needs........or try coconut oil to rub bad spots out. With WD40, duct tape, and coconut oil.........wonders can be done!
PainterNoni
on Jun 11, 2015
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peanut butter or WD
Nancy Bowen
on Jun 11, 2015
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WD40 and a putty knife to pry the can off. Then probably as said before, sand and paint.
LoriKindler
on Jun 12, 2015
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Anything petroleum based. Vaseline, aquaphor, a&d, etc. Cheap and works great.... then put clear (or whatever u have!) nail polish on the bottom of the can. Good luck!
Jenna
on Jun 12, 2015
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I read on another post that someone used a thin wire. Wrap the wire across the back of the can and then saw back and forth at the base of the can. I would soften first with d40 or oil. Or, if you don't care about the paint, use rubbing alcohol, as it will soften latex paint. Careful, if the can is punctured it is going to be stinky! Let us know what worked.
Susan E
on Jun 12, 2015
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I would use a jigsaw. ;-)
Maria
on Jun 12, 2015
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I would wrap the outside of the can with paper towel soaked in HOT water. Do this a couple of times. It should soften the gunk to the point where you can pry the can off or try the wire sawing method described in another post.
Lisa B.
on Jun 12, 2015
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I have used GooB Gone then tried a thin wire to pull. It's worked before! Good luck
Carol Lucas
on Jun 12, 2015
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A single edged razor blade worked thru the gunk at the base--softened up if possible--might help; If you can't repair the finish on the wood that is why shelf paper and contact paper were invented!
Comet
on Jun 12, 2015
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Cover can but allow bottom to absorb this trick. Bleach sprayed around the bottom on to shelf. Keep from soaking. Let stand for at least 1/2 hour. Voila.
Swe318696
on Jun 12, 2015
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What about using a hair dryer?
861650
on Jun 12, 2015
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Try spraying around the bottom of the can with WD40. Let it sit for a few minutes, then slowly try to jiggle it. It should come off.
Natalie
on Jun 12, 2015
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