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Removing Sight Black
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:49 pm
by shadow
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?
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:02 pm
by Isabel1130
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:25 pm
by Richard H
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.
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:38 am
by Brian G
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.