How To: Safely and quickly remove wires from a retainer

Today is a short review of the product I use to safely remove wires out of acrylic retainers for repair. You will need to use something like this if you have damaged acrylic but the wires are still in good condition where you can use them.

What I used is 3/4 inch Straight Steel Round Wire Brush They are used in a regular electric hand-piece.

I buy them from here: https://jbcandcompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=1384

As I explained in the video this makes quick work of the acrylic with out damaging the wires. But, I would suggest removing the wires in a box or dust collector of some sort. This produces hot acrylic dust so you will need some sort of suction and some sort of protection for your face.

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