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How to Remove MONSTER CD rings without damage

Back in the late 80's Monster Cable had a gimmick for CD rings to supposely help the laser read more accurately. I fell for it just like the Audiquest marker, etc. The Monster ring would stick on the perimeter of the CD. But they don't just peel off almost 20 years later.

Does anyone know how to remove these MONSTER CD rings without damaging the CD itself ?

I have about a dozen or so CDs with these rings on them. Worried that they could damage my delicate CD transport and players because it doubles the weight of the disc

Thank you to all who help.
Joe
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stilljd
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Not familiar with the rings, but, if it is held on with a pressure sensitive adhesive (tape).... "Bestine" is a good adhesive solvent used is the Crafts and Graphic Arts trades. Kerosene would probably work as well.

WARNING - Neither should affect the acrylic coating on the disk, but I am not sure of the silkscreened labeling/printing (I think that is how the printing is applied). I don't think it will affect the printing but, test on a less than precious CD first.
HTH - Jim
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