Polarizer is stuck

[Tzetsin]

Yeah, so uh.... how do i get it off my uv filter? ;D

Large vise grips?

[sk66]

Heavy rubber bands.

[alphavalues]

With a filter wrench.

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by Tzetsin

Yeah, so uh.... how do i get it off my uv filter? ;D

is it a polarizing filter or a uv filter...make up your mind

[Twinpanther]

Originally Posted by alphavalues

With a filter wrench.

Very cool. Never thought to look something like this up. Thank you!

Originally Posted by i speak in math

is it a polarizing filter or a uv filter...make up your mind

Hmm, hope this was said with fun sarcasm. Hard to tell sometimes around here.

I think the problem is:
1 Stubborn UV Filter + 1 Annoying Polarizing Filter = 1 big pain in the butt. Hmm, guess I don't speak in math. :P

If you go the wrench route, better get two!

[Tzetsin]

filter wrench... lol I was thinking "i need something like a filter wrench" (the kind for the oil filter of my truck) and lo, there it is!

I'll try the rubber band trick while i wait for em to show up in the mail.

And yes, its a polarizer on a UV filter. Let this be a lesson to you all, dont stack your filters... unless your careful.. or have a filter wrench...

my thanks go to those who took the time to post something useful.

[milosh]

My CPL is also stuck within a step up ring. I tried to get it off by using only hands but it doesn't work. A friend told me yesterday that he managed to unscrew his by wearing rubber gloves (you know the ones used for cleaning toilets and such ). The point is to make enough grip and friction on the filter without actually squeezing it (because when you squeeze/press it, you produce additional friction between the threads).

[Tzetsin]

Originally Posted by milosh

My CPL is also stuck within a step up ring. I tried to get it off by using only hands but it doesn't work. A friend told me yesterday that he managed to unscrew his by wearing rubber gloves (you know the ones used for cleaning toilets and such ).

Hot diggity, it worked. Thanks bro!

[milosh]

Originally Posted by Tzetsin

Hot diggity, it worked. Thanks bro!

Hey, you're welcome! I'm glad it worked. I'm gonna try to apply this to my cpl later today.