WD40 works well, I use the GOOP Hand Cleaner. You can put on everything without concern for damage, leave for a day or so, wipe off. Of course, after all the sticky stuff is gone, a good detailed cleaning should be done.
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WD40 works well, I use the GOOP Hand Cleaner. You can put on everything without concern for damage, leave for a day or so, wipe off. Of course, after all the sticky stuff is gone, a good detailed cleaning should be done.
WD-40 is a great bug spray for hornets/wasps/yellowjackets. Wait till they go into the nest after sundown.
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I don't know what transformation the adhesive of old duct tape goes through but it turns into some solid material that even Goo-B-Gone has trouble getting off .
I've tried Mineral spirits , acetone and Ed's Red Solvent ... and nothing easily removes it .
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For blued steel only; Berryman's B12 carb cleaner will clean it. Wear gloves and glasses. As stated, I'd use WD-40 on the stock and anodized parts.
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Home Depot sells this stuff - I'd never use it as an air freshener, it leaves a wet, oily residue. But it's GREAT for removing adhesives residues! When I worked for Home Depot, that's what we used for cleaning the price label residues off of the beams in the merchandise bays.
"Use only gasoline-not water"! That's a hoot. Almost as silly as the warning that came with the battery and acid for my 4 wheeler. The pack of acid said "not for human consumption" ! Who ever thought these things up must be kin to the guys that decided to put symbols on auto dashboard gages instead of spelling what they do.Originally Posted by Hickok
I like WD-40.
It also takes the idiot-stickers of motorcycle gas tanks,..."Use only gasoline, Not water."........"Must be 10 years old to ride"....."Organ-donor machine!"..."No Step."
Big thanks to all who gave tips on reclaiming a boo boo.
rondog, does that Pure Citrus take paint off with it? I have a friend who strips S&W revolver stocks and citrus it what he uses to get the old finish off.
IT AINT what ya shoot--its how ya shoot it. NONE of us are as smart as ALL of us!
Surprised nobody mentioned Hoppes #9 for taking tape residue off. Works good.
"Use only gasoline-not water"! That's a hoot. Almost as silly as the warning that came with the battery and acid for my 4 wheeler. The pack of acid said "not for human consumption" ! Who ever thought these things up must be kin to the guys that decided to put symbols on auto dashboard gages instead of spelling what they do.
After long consideration, I came to the conclusion that symbols on road signs and as mentioned above were put there to allow second language folks to survive. I have also come to the conclusion that the world would be a better place if those stupid warnings on labels were left off to allow Darwin to function as intended!
R.D.M.
The safest suggestions by far are WD-40 and mineral spirits. Mineral spirits is my go-to for removing adhesive residue because there is very little that it will damage but WD-40 works very well; I just don’t keep it on hand all the time.
Sometimes life taps you on the shoulder and reminds you it's a one way street. Jim Morris
another vote for WD-40
jd
Well done murf, looks great! Like ghosthawk, I have a firearm, a 788 222Rem, I taped-up maybe 30 years ago, used masking tape (light camo spray paint over it). I am sure the "stickness" is long gone from the adhesive...not sure if that will make it easier or harder to remove....just keep avoiding finding out what has happened under that tape. I need to get after it and then try some cast in her.
Take a kid to the range, you'll both be glad you did.
I couldn't tell ya, I've never used it on anything painted. Some paints are tough as steel, and some are real sissies.
I will assure you that the "stickyness" was not gone from the mess I had on this shotgun. I had to use pliers to get a hold of a piece of tape and pull HARD! This was after had sprayed the 1st blast of brake cleaner on it. I am fortunate that I didn't damage the gun. With what I learned from this thread, I would use WD-40 or mineral spirits now.
IT AINT what ya shoot--its how ya shoot it. NONE of us are as smart as ALL of us!
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