replying to Brian-Gaff, Sherman wrote:
I understood the question perfectly. It was a simple question. Dave Plowman
and Brian -Gaff gave the only advise worth reading or listening to. Although
you never suggested you where adverse to removing the damage ring from the
shade I would suggest you do so. . Following Brian-Graff advice clean area
well. You do suggest you have a soldinding Iron, give it a try first and see
if it to your satisfaction. If not decide for your self . if its worth
investing with flame ect. I think it would be as I love to experiment and
open new possibilities for myself.I Not sure if a soldering iron would damage
shade material but suspect a high flame would without removable.first.. .

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