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** sorry! There’s a picture posted now!**I’ve tried like wiping it dry and even using mineral spirits on it
Are you not wiping down after use?
I keep a rag with a bit of thinner on it to wipe up excess. Never had it stick. The only thing I have trouble with in that regard is the quick drying stuff, but that's not this.
Petroleum jelly. Smear a bit on with your finger, then wipe off with a rag. Don't scrub it off, just take off any excess. Works on all kinds of glue bottles too.
Aha! Okay! Oh I’m trying that right now I hope it works. Thank you so much
Just to be clear, it helps stop the poly (or glue) from adhering to the threads, but any poly on the threads will still act as a mechanical wedge once it dries. So, I'm afraid it isn't a magic cure-all.
Also, just to note, the longer the poly sits, the harder it will get, making the mechanical wedge effect worse over time.
I mean I am no wood worker but it looks like there is product all over the threads, just wipe of the threads before you put the cap on ?
Same problem for me with that product. I've just resigned myself to having to use vice grips to open it.
Channellocks or a strap wrench might serve better.
Look this other user said petroleum jelly can fix it
I’ve tried several things to prevent it, since this is my go-to finish for simple projects. None worked, now I just keep a channel lock handy.
Shooot ! So annoying
Look this other user says petroleum jelly can fix it
Also my tip, channel lock pliers 🤣
I saw a tip for paint recently that I haven't tried yet, but it might work here too. If you get some painters tape and make a V over the top it acts as a spout and it never gets on the threads
I guarantee that tip will end in tears one day.
Just punch a couple holes in the little groove and the paint will fall back into the can.
Some of it must have splattered onto this post... I can't see which product you're talking about.
Not seeing a picture, sorry fellow lemming!
Woops! Got one now. Can you look again?
I see it now! Sorry to come back a week later.
Got something similar, I tested Teflon tape, it's actually dissolving, but I got (don't ask me where I got it from) thin paper tape, I do one layer over the threads, still gotta replace it every 3 or 4 times I open the lid - whatever, works so far for me. Just test some stuff, I'd recommend. Stay away from plastic tape, it could dissolve. Maybe a drop of oil on the threads? I'll try it, it came into my mind right now.
Guessing it might be a bottle of titebond ... If it is take a look at glubot
