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February 18, 2018, 08:33 AM
xfarfuldog
Cleaning
This weekend turned out to be a gun cleaning weekend. I did my 686, 21, and started my 228. For some reason the sig is harder to clean than other guns. The mags in particular seem to be difficult to clean. I normally use Break Free and have been happy with that. Two of the mags were purchased recently at a local gun store. All my P228 mags are Sig factory zipper backs. These last two mags have stickers placed on the side for identification and price.

The stickers are almost impossible to get off using CLP and a nylon brush. Any suggestions?
February 18, 2018, 09:07 AM
45 Cal
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Originally posted by xfarfuldog:
This weekend turned out to be a gun cleaning weekend. I did my 686, 21, and started my 228. For some reason the sig is harder to clean than other guns. The mags in particular seem to be difficult to clean. I normally use Break Free and have been happy with that. Two of the mags were purchased recently at a local gun store. All my P228 mags are Sig factory zipper backs. These last two mags have stickers placed on the side for identification and price.

The stickers are almost impossible to get off using CLP and a nylon brush. Any suggestions?


W D 40, I have never found a glue on label it won't get off
February 18, 2018, 10:01 AM
SigFan
I've used a product called "Goo Gone" with some success removing stubborn stickers. However, it has a citrus smell so it may make people think you're carrying fruit in your mag pouches. Big Grin


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February 18, 2018, 11:13 AM
henryarnaud
I've used plastic razor blades for peeling off stickers. I believe you can get them from marine/boating supply shops.

For most sticker residues rubbing alcohol has worked well for me. For more stubborn residues, denatured alcohol did the trick.


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February 18, 2018, 01:46 PM
DNS
Kroil oil.
February 18, 2018, 06:47 PM
jackimoe
Hairdryer and then rubbing alcohol. Follow up with a good preservative.
February 18, 2018, 10:47 PM
Fredward
Why take them off? Just curious.
February 19, 2018, 05:36 AM
xfarfuldog
Why take them off? First they do not belong there. Second they are hideous. Thirdly as a former firearms instructor, I have seem them shred over time and cause a jam.