I feel like one could fashion a clip that could be removed and put on a lot easier. Small neodymium magnets, maybe?
I used to have a few issues when I first got the clips, but quickly got them sorted. The easiest way I've found to do it is to first move the clip away from the curve/neck on the banger. Then, with one hand, hold one end of the clip and the banger together. With the other hand, push the other clip away/off the neck.
As long as you're holding one of the clips stationary against the banger, it's pretty easy to get the clearance necessary to remove the other clip. I found issues arose when one clip wasn't held against the banger. You sort of fight against yourself at that point since one clip pulls the other.
I couldn't imagine taking coils off and on bangers without these clips, Shane! So simple and so effective!
Edit:
@riz0 I leave the top on my Mason jar when heating the SG. We're not bringing it to boiling or anything, so I don't think there should be any issue.
If the smell bothers you that much, they do make
Simple Green Crystal. That's actually what I use. As far as I can tell, it's SG but without the fragrance or dye.