Retaining Ring Question

[Wagner]

I have searched, read and learned much from the many re-edging tutorials here, but I still have a question.

The outer retaining ring as found on my LE14As and many other drivers; is it simply pressed into place and lightly glued or is there a groove type force fit thing going on like old style windshield weather striping?

Simply put, does it just lie there snugly in the detent or is there more to it?
I just don't want to tear or break it during removal as I have never done this style of frame before.

Thanks,
Thomas

[rdgrimes]

It has a split in it already. Find that and it should peel right out. Nothing but glue holding it in. I've used an Exacto knife to help get it loose.

[Wagner]

It has a split in it already. Find that and it should peel right out. Nothing but glue holding it in. I've used an Exacto knife to help get it loose.


Thank you!
That's how it appeared in the photos I found.
Thomas