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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Getting rid of this smell...help

Posted: 5/12/2006 11:45:10 AM EDT

I just got my sling and mag pouch in that I ordered from centerfire and they both have that lovely musty "military surplus" smell to them.

I'm sure everybody knows the smell. How the hell can I get rid of this?? I was thinking of letting it soak in the sink with water and fabric refresher? Any other ideas?

Posted: 5/12/2006 11:57:55 AM EDT

[#1]

Washing machine, then febreeze...........

Posted: 5/12/2006 12:13:22 PM EDT

[#2]

Take mag complete apart. Wipe down insided of mag, spring, follower, and floor plate with rag. Then spray with G96 gun oil (or your lube of choice) and reassemble.

Your idea for the sling sounds fine. I did the same with dish detergent in the sink overnight.

I bet you could throw it in the top rack of dishwasher if you have one or in the washing machine.

Posted: 5/12/2006 1:28:42 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I just got my sling and mag pouch in that I ordered from centerfire and they both have that lovely musty "military surplus" smell to them. I'm sure everybody knows the smell. How the hell can I get rid of this?? I was thinking of letting it soak in the sink with water and fabric refresher? Any other ideas?

Originall Posted by drobs:
Take mag complete apart. Wipe down insided of mag, spring, follower, and floor plate with rag. Then spray with G96 gun oil (or your lube of choice) and reassemble.

Your idea for the sling sounds fine. I did the same with dish detergent in the sink overnight.

I bet you could throw it in the top rack of dishwasher if you have one or in the washing machine.

I wouldn't use the lube on your mag pouch dude. A magazine? sure...

But not your mag pouch...

Posted: 5/12/2006 1:31:08 PM EDT

[#4]

Maybe try soaking it in some woolite.

Posted: 5/12/2006 1:57:40 PM EDT

[#5]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, can ye smell it?

Posted: 5/12/2006 2:31:35 PM EDT

[#6]

I like that smell..

Posted: 5/12/2006 3:44:10 PM EDT

[#7]

do a washing load of old rags and cloths, when you dry the old rags throw the sling and pouch in the drier with a couple fabric softener sheets, they will come out smelling real nice.

Posted: 5/12/2006 6:16:48 PM EDT

[#8]

If ya were in the woods, would ya want the moldy, mildewy smell or the "fresh scent". Dead giveaway, huh?

Madtechcool

Posted: 5/12/2006 7:37:37 PM EDT

[#9]

little off topic, but is center fire a good place to order from?

Posted: 5/12/2006 7:43:01 PM EDT

[#10]

I cant believe you dont like that smell ?!?!?!?!?!
"It smells like....like victory!!!!!"

Posted: 5/12/2006 7:46:41 PM EDT

[#11]

Soak it in vinegar, then machine wash. Don't use harsh detergents because it will bleach out the color.

Posted: 5/12/2006 8:12:12 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I like that smell..

me too. i got so much surplus crap my room smells like it. not to mention the entire machine shop i got stuffed in here.

Posted: 5/12/2006 8:17:43 PM EDT

[#13]

Don't destory the smell of history.

Posted: 5/12/2006 8:23:43 PM EDT

[#14]

I had a bunch of clothes that were stored in a old travel trailer. What worked best to get rid of the smell was pouring a cup of febreeze in the washing machine.

Posted: 5/12/2006 8:38:14 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I like that smell..

Posted: 5/12/2006 8:44:19 PM EDT

[#16]

wait for July when it's 100 degrees out and let it sit in the sun all day

Posted: 5/13/2006 3:01:48 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
little off topic, but is center fire a good place to order from?

I like them. They seem to have fair prices. I would like to get a couple kits from them but funds are not feasable for that right now.

In true ARFCOM fashion, I'm gonna DO BOTH, or ALL. Sling is currently soaking in vinegar/water solution. Then I'm going to wash in the washer with fabric refresher & detergeant, then I'm gonna dry it in the dryer with some bounce sheets. If that doesn't do, then I don't know what the heck will. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Posted: 5/13/2006 3:23:32 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I like that smell..

+1

+2

Smells like history...can you say "Cold War-era warehouse" boys and girls?

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