Wire rack/Metro Shelf: Problems getting apart LOOK HERE

[obj]

So maybe this info isn't ground breaking, but like to do a little give and take

I recently had to take apart a wire rack shelf unit (things are awesome)
that has been together for a long time and had some very heavy items on it. I beat the hell out of it with a 2x4 and dead blow hammer combo to no avail..aka it was *****...would not budge and actually bent some of the metal.

Tried spraying with some WD-40..no go, but was on the right track to give some lubrication.

The trick is Armor All spray..sprayed the problem shelves plastic shelf wedges/connectors (see pic below), let sit for a few minutes...gave it a tap with 2x4 and off it came very easily.

Hope this helps someone having this problem

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

Solvent can work, as can a heat gun.

Those plastic shells are expensive to replace, so take care with them in removal and assembly.

 

[obj]

I would think that the solvent would harm the plastic?

Armor All is pretty safe stuff (don't mean to gargle with it for plastics, it should cause no harm to plastic wedges.

Heat would be a good option too, just have to be careful not to warp them

 

[barks]

rubber mallet.

 

[38Chevy454]

That's a good hint. I have always been able to get them apart with rubber hammer, but sometimes it does take a good whack!

 

[nickleone]

I turn them upside down and beat on mine. Gravity is your friend.

Nick

 

[2nrguy]

Anything can be moved, with enough lube!!

 

[obj]

nickleone, i did turn it over to beat on it...even with gravity on my side that sucker was on there. Tried a few taps with a 2x4 alone, then a did try a rubber mallet, and lastly the 2x4 w/ a mini sledge hammer...damn things felt like they were welded on;actually distorted some of the metal bar on the shelf sides. That's when Armor All prevented me from taking an angle grinder to it lol.