Remove bits of a red rubber gasket?

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BillinMo

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I've got an old glass carboy lid with a crack. At some point, a previous owner put a red rubber gasket (like the kind Ball made for canning jars) to add some cushion between the lid and carboy lip. I know it's not original but left it in place. The rubber has crumbled so I decided to pull it off, and I discovered that some bits of it are stuck on the lid. I've tried gently scraping with a knife but it's not all off.

With the crack in the lid, I'm reluctant to try hot water or strong chemicals. Any ideas?
 

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Acetone, removes the stick'um, evaporates almost immediately. Leaves no residue. Handle carefully.
 

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Finally got some acetone and it did the trick! Thanks, Creekwalker.
 

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