M_Boats: Stern drain/pass thru

I have a newer (#406) m17 that I am doing gelcoat cracks on the stern to.  I have them all ground out, filled, and faired and all I need to do next is paint.My question involves the metal trim ring that connects the wetlocker to the stern.  I would like to remove it to make painting easier.  Any thoughts on how to do so?Art Haberland#406 -teaSent from my T-Mobile 5G Device