Taking the stickers off is incredibly easy. Just peel from each side, then from the middle, repeat this pattern all the way around. GO SLOW! If you have the LRs you may end up with a small amount of glue on the LR engraving but it's easily scratched off with a craft knife/any knife really. Just FYI in a pinch. I honestly just do it regularly and don't worry about getting stainless steel.