Basic stupid/simple question. Any suggestions? Maybe there's a pro trick"?

I want to re-use the pail, retaining as good a lid seal as possible, so I dont want to chew it up too much with levers, though I already have a bit with a screwdriver.

The lower strip that rums all around the lid rim ua brken at what looks like its designed break-point, but still in place.

Edit: I ended up having to remove it, but if there is a technique where that strip can be retained I'd like to know it, since it would give a better seal

Edited by edlithgow on 11/07/2025 at 10:31