Ok the operation is complete. To make it easier to work on I took off the lid. First I scraped of the "chunks". Then I wiped it down twice with alcohol. I put a flashlight to it and knew there was more. Out came the 500 grit sandpaper once over then twice wipe x2. I put the lid back on and wouldn't you know the seal is better...go figure.
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Time will tell if this is a thing of the past. Thank you guys very much.