airborneguy44 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2019 Hi all, Yesterday I was fortunate enough to have been able to purchase a fixed bail with rayon St. Clair liner. The webbing is in great condition and all snaps the there. It has no sweatband, and was planning on adding one except there are two snaps from a previous sweatband that are still attached. Does anyone have a safe way to remove these? I can add a picture later for better understanding. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus6 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2019 Hey ABN, 1. A photo please? 2. Photo independent, I would likely leave the original snaps in from the previous, just throw a small zip tie (Loose not tight) around where the original sweatband snaps were, once you place a new one in. I would assume that we are talking about the old sweatband snaps eroded off the former sweatband from use. I think it is part of the story of the liner. Again tho, having a photo would help, if it was a mint/ex condition hardly used one might be a different thought. VR Peg6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted August 19, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2019 Try using a small screw driver and prying them from the side. Take your time a work around the circle of the snap. You should be able to get them out that way. Don't pull on the webbing whatever you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneguy44 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted August 19, 2019 Heres a picture of the snaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2019 Try using a small screw driver and prying them from the side. Take your time a work around the circle of the snap. You should be able to get them out that way. Don't pull on the webbing whatever you do. To add to what Pudgy suggested...I would also use a set of needle nosed pliers to hold the base portion and to also compensate for the pressure from the screw driver. This way the snap is not pulling against the webbing...if that makes any sense? TH1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneguy44 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted August 19, 2019 I was thinking something similar to what everyone is saying. I was planning on using two pair of tweezers and carefully pulling the snaps apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theriddler Posted August 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2019 I agree with the other guys I’ve used the same method myself to deal with the same problem on several occasions, as suggested a small flat bladed screwdriver in between the male and female snap, wiggles it from side to side and move it around the snap and it should pop out. Avoid any release fluids they’ll stain the webbing, I’ve tried long nosed pliers but they weren’t successful and can damage the snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus6 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 19, 2019 again.. why rip out something that was shown as period used?... when u can go right over it and without damaging either and loose small cable tie and have it in place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberThe5thESB Posted August 19, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 19, 2019 I kind of agree with that as well. Leaving evidence of prior use is actually pretty cool to me. And helps show a story. Plus it's a good looking liner, why risk ripping the rayon by removing the snaps? Sent from my SM-J327V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadawg Posted August 19, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 19, 2019 A butter knife on either side works them up quick I found. Just use the dull edge though. Hand on the top of the knives, other on the handle and squeeze gently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdMarDivMP Posted August 21, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 21, 2019 I have been successful several times by using a pair of wire cutters. Place the "jaws" between the male and female snap where they are joined and slowly squeeze. As the jaws are wider toward the outside of the cutters, they will slowly spread the snaps apart when squeezed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneguy44 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 21, 2019 I tried the flat head screwdriver method and it worked like a charm! Another question: the heat stamp is O468. Any clue on how to date this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted August 22, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 22, 2019 I use a screw driver on web gear also, especially gear that has been used hard like early Marine corp. items. I'm also very careful with Para liner snaps. I think it is best to leave snaps unsnapped or rub a little bit of gun oil on the male and female ends, but be careful not to stain the gear though. It only takes a little bit on a Q-tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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