me make big mistake

[rasbo]

here's the problem,I put camo tape on my .308,everywhere...stock barrel the works,all set up for spring bear 2008,that's right 2008..well got in a wreck and didn't walk for a long time,I spaced putting the tape on there.I was cleaning guns and pulled it out of the safe..Holy crap!!!!!took the tape off what a frigging mess...any suggestions for cleaning up the residual glue sticky crap left on the stock and gun...

[Buckmark]

Put some new tape back on? 

[Klyne3]

I've used WD40 on glue residue before (not on a gun though) and it's worked for me

[rasbo]

tried break free no worky,was wondering about mineral spirts...it really is in bad shape..

[Klyne3]

try heating it up with a hairdryer to see if you can get it to soften

[Alchase]

Goo Off, you can get it at most Auto supply stores and Freds may have it, best stuff I have used for removing "stickem" stuff

http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/cleaning/tape-stickiness-residue-and-stains

[Jason]

Orange Peel adhesive remover works great, it's made for removing sticker and tape residue.

[PolarBear]

Goo Off, you can get it at most Auto supply stores and Freds may have it, best stuff I have used for removing "stickem" stuff

http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/cleaning/tape-stickiness-residue-and-stains

I just restored an old 30-30 that had 10 year old camo tape on it that had basically turned to glue.  Goof-off took it right off and brought it back to new.  I oiled the crap out of it and it is like it never happened!

[rasbo]

great responses,this is a cool little carbine,and puts them bears down,Im hoping the wood will be ok,if not I see another  project coming up

[jackelope]

Goof Off or Goo Gone...try them both in an inconspicuous area to make sure you're not going to do more damage.

[MtnMuley]

Orange Peel adhesive remover works great, it's made for removing sticker and tape residue.

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[FC]

Goof Off = naptha in an expensive can. Just buy naptha from the paint/hardware store, should work real well for getting tape goop off.

[Dirty Mike]

ill just take the gun off your hands so you do have to look at it 

[Alchase]

I tried WD-40, alcohol, bug remover, and about ten other things to get the goo that they use to stick the "Dodge 4X4" letters on with, off my truck with no luck at all. Goo Off, took it write off with a wipe or two.

Goof Off = naptha in an expensive can. Just buy naptha from the paint/hardware store, should work real well for getting tape goop off.

With I had known that, I have a can of Naptha in the garage and did not even think about using it 

[rasbo]

ill just take the gun off your hands so you do have to look at it 

problem solved   

[toe-jam]

ras go with the Goo Off.

[rasbo]

thanks guys Im on it,looks like its ok to use on wood also

[vandeman17]

Not totally sure if it is safe on guns but I use fingernail polish remover and that seems to work well

[JackfirAssassin]

carberator cleaner

[h2ofowlr]

I've used WD40 on glue residue before (not on a gun though) and it's worked for me

This worked for me and it didn't stip the stock or barrel of finish.  I would go this route.  A little easier on the gun.

[Drifterat]

Remington Action Blaster. Basically brake clean. Spray it into a clean rag, so it doesn't evaporate as quick, and rub it off.

No experience with Goo Off.

[flinger]

Just take it to the garage fire up the grinder put on safty goggles oh um nevermind

[shoot-em-dead]

I've used goof off many times for many things. I know it will take the tape glue off without a problem but I would like to caution you that it may also take off some of the finish on a wood stock. It really is some powerful stuff.

[ICEMAN]

Park out at the street and leave it laying on the front street until it gets stolen? Buy a new one with the insurance cash?

[lokidog]

Acetone will take just about any kind of residue off, though might soften any varnish on a stock if left on too long.

[rasbo]

Park out at the street and leave it laying on the front street until it gets stolen? Buy a new one with the insurance cash?

remington arms model 600 mohawk .308 be tuff for me to replace this one.

[FC]

Goof Off = naptha in an expensive can. Just buy naptha from the paint/hardware store, should work real well for getting tape goop off.

With I had known that, I have a can of Naptha in the garage and did not even think about using it 

Another name for naptha is Zippo lighter fluid Rasbo it should work real well for getting tape goo off and not hurt the wood.

[jeepster]

Rasbo


try Methylethyl Keytone aka MEK,

should be able to get it at a hardware or marine supply store.

that stuff disolves most ashesives.... its an industrial enamal/laquer/resin reducer..... when i was building boats we used to cover molds with tin foil held in place by a spray glue similar to the adhesive used in duct tape.... when i had to clean the molds, MEK worked like a charm... just wear a respirator and gloves. they call it cancer-in-a-can for a reason.

we taped our guns once and used acetone(aka the key ingrediant in finger nail polish removal).... but that was for a week-long period

[Armadillo]

Orange Peel adhesive remover works great, it's made for removing sticker and tape residue.

 


Try an orange based adhesive remover before trying something thats a harsh solvent based product. I sell all of these products, there are certain finishes and varnishes that the stronger solvents will eat through in an instant. The orange adhesive remover is a mild yet effective product. It would be wise to start there rather than take a chance with your stock or barrel finish. As already mentioned, fire up the hairdryer to loosen it up. Better safe than sorry. You will most likely hurt the finish with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) but that just gives you an excuse to refinish and make it look bada$$