I have this antique gilt bronze chandelier . It has fabric covered wiring in the arms. It needs to be replaced, but it wont budge. The fabric has probably come loose inside and is now all messed up from pulling and is blocking any movement of the wire. Does any body know of a trick to get the cord out? My last resort would be hydrochloric acid....that will eat away at the fabric...so the wires will be freed...
Liquid soap?????
Hve you tried pulling from both directions? Back and forth back and forth.
Have you tried pulling hard. It's only cotton, how strong can it be.
Have you pulled out any of the others? Do you see from them what might be stopping this one?
If there is really nothing to rust ???? just fill that arm with water and let it soak for a day
Use a long plastic tie, the one with the square ratchet box at one end, to thread the new wire through. Or a string with a small weight on the end.
How did you eventually end up removing stuck old fabric covered chord? I have same issue with vintage metal chandelier with narrow arms and tight curve. Fabric is like accordion woven horse hair it is brittle and could possibly be nylon. Wiould appreciate any advice
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