On 2018-05-23 12:22 PM, Brent Beach wrote:
> Hi
>
> A long time user of 3M sheet abrasives, I am embarrassed to admit I 
> have a sheet I cannot tame. I cannot separate the backing film from 
> the abrasive no matter what I try.
>
> Usually a thumb nail into a corner and the deed is done. Not with this 
> sheet.
>
> I have used a variety of very sharp implements and cannot separate at 
> the corner. I have tried shaving off the backing film - again, both or 
> none.
>
> I have folded a corner back and forth many times. Still no gap I can 
> get into.
>
> Who has the absolutely sure fire method for getting the backing film off?
>
> Brent

Two thoughts. Stick it in the freezer for a while and then try it. Or 
try cutting through one layer near a corner, bend back to open the cut 
and peel off the freed bit before tackling the rest of the sheet at the 
cut-line.

FWIW

Don

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