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DHurtig
02-08-2014, 08:59 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this , so please move if need be.
I've got a Contender carbine barrel and scope that I used to call coyotes with. I haven't shot it in several years. The camo tape I put on it has dried on. I've got the tape peeled off, but the glue is hard as a rock. What is the best way to get this nasty stuff softened up and cleaned off?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dale
Love Life
02-08-2014, 09:01 PM
Goo gone?
Hogtamer
02-08-2014, 09:04 PM
or WD-40
David2011
02-08-2014, 09:10 PM
Goo Gone or mineral spirits. You didn't say what kind of surface you put the tape on. Metal will tolerate more aggressive solvents. If on the rubbery fore-end and grip, you might help the adhesive remover along with a nylon kitchen pot scrubber. If wood, be patient!
David
blademasterii
02-08-2014, 09:12 PM
Stick it in the freezer for a few hours and see if it flakes off.
762 shooter
02-08-2014, 09:12 PM
Happened to me on a Benelli. I tried it all goo, wd40, simple green, purple stuff, acetone, mineral spirits, sandpaper and some spots are still there.
Good luck.
762
472x1B/A
02-08-2014, 09:18 PM
Kroil works wonders for me. Try it you'll like it.
DHurtig
02-09-2014, 01:01 AM
It's all on metal... barrel and scope.
dubber123
02-09-2014, 08:23 AM
There may be better products, but I happened into a Rem 870 Wingmaster cheap last year that had all metal and wood covered similarly in dried on tape. I peeled the tape off, stood it in a corner, and soaked it in WD-40. Let it sit, rub off what would release with a paper towel, repeat. It took quite a while, but it's clean, and no damage done. Be patient..
btroj
02-09-2014, 09:26 AM
Try some bore solvent. That stuff is designed to dissolve gunk like that. It also is pretty darn safe on guns!
Just a case of finding the correct solvent for your adhesive residue.
I would cover a small area with a cotton patch and saturate the patch with the solvent and let it sit a while. This keeps good surface contact between solvent and goo. Time is your friend here.
starnbar
02-09-2014, 09:29 AM
I wouldn't use any oil on the scope near the o ring seals some solvents are not o ring friendly wd40 is a penetrant as are some others go slow and be careful.
Bloodman14
02-09-2014, 12:54 PM
Freezer for a few hours followed by a PLASTIC pot scrubber; worked for me on a trade many years ago.
elk hunter
02-09-2014, 01:11 PM
GM used to make a special adhesive remover for use on cars with stick-on decals, check with your local body shop to see if they have it, it may work.
hiram1
02-09-2014, 01:18 PM
kroil is good stuf
ghh3rd
02-09-2014, 01:32 PM
Would acetone work? Be careful of your stock though...
Dale in Louisiana
02-09-2014, 01:57 PM
Wrap it in a cotton shop rag and soak it with mineral spirits or Goo-gone for a few hours. It should wipe right off.
dale in Louisiana
rockrat
02-09-2014, 04:09 PM
You might try go-jo. Grandad used duct tape on a carpet to hold it down. After he passed away, needed to remove the old adhesive, so pull out the go-jo, too it right off with litte work.
fryboy
02-09-2014, 04:10 PM
in some cases cold helps , in others heat helps , try each [shrugz]
LUBEDUDE
02-09-2014, 04:14 PM
The Blue 3M scrub pad and oil or Hoppes. The blue pad won't leave scratches. The green pad is more aggressive but will take bluing off.
DHurtig
02-10-2014, 09:50 AM
Some WD40, a little time, patience and elbow grease and everything cleaned up nicely. Thanks for all the advice.
Petrol & Powder
02-10-2014, 10:04 AM
kroil is good stuf
+1 for Kroil
I frequently use Hoppes #9 as a glue solvent but Kroil might work better if you have to penetrate the tape to get to the glue.
ShooterAZ
02-10-2014, 12:12 PM
There is a product called Oops that works well, was designed to remove adhesive residue. Available at paint stores http://www.sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/products/catalog/oops-multipurpose-remover-and-cleaner/
theperfessor
02-10-2014, 12:48 PM
Naptha (lighter fluid) is a great solvent for the glue on labels, I used to use it to take off the labels from all the free AOL diskettes I used to get.
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