Removing Sight Black

shadow · Post by **shadow** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:49 pm

I am trying to clean up my Steyr air pistol. This Sight Black is difficult to remove. I tried an alcohol wipe but it does not remove it all. What do other use?

Isabel1130 · Post by **Isabel1130** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:02 pm

I would try acetone. It is a component of some gun cleaners but is generally cheaper when you buy it as finger nail polish remover.

Richard H · Post by **Richard H** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:25 pm

Put on your favourite light coloured shirt, it always seems to work for me, I always end up with some on my shirt..

I'd try some acetone, if that doesn't solve it try some varsol.

Brian G · Post by **Brian G** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:38 am

I use an old toothbrush, If that doesn't get it of it won't come off. It's worked for over 50 years for me.

On second thoughts I used to black my sights using a 'GunSmoke' (calcium carbide and water giving a sooty acetylene flame) therefore there was no carry over of oil or wax from a smokey flame that required a solvent.