Gun Cleaning Question

[LSUFan]

I found an old shotgun that was wrapped in camo tape of my dads. I pulled it off and now there is the glue residue left on it.

Any ideas on how to clean it without messing up the bluing and the wood finish?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

[95_alum]

There's links to remove cosomoline. (I know, not the same as glue residue.)   
In the graphic arts field, we use acetone to remove tape residue.

http://youtu.be/fXrPCxxf7oA

http://youtu.be/3zFP5ZZQe6g

http://youtu.be/hZ59VA-k3FM

[LSUFan]

There's links to remove cosomoline. (I know, not the same as glue residue.)   
In the graphic arts field, we use acetone to remove tape residue.

http://youtu.be/fXrPCxxf7oA

http://youtu.be/3zFP5ZZQe6g

http://youtu.be/hZ59VA-k3FM

Doesn't acetone screw up the finish?

[Albert Einswine]

Zippo lighter fluid and a cotton wash cloth.

[Hogs run wild]

elbow grease with water and cloth?

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

If you know a good, local gunsmith, ask him what to use.

[DeltaBoy]

Goof off label remover.

[pigture perfect]

Use brasso on the metal and olive oil on the wood. You can use gauze bandages that won't scratch.

[95_alum]

Doesn't acetone screw up the finish?

I use acetone to remove glue/tape residue. I have no idea what it will do to the finish of a gun stock- ZERO.
What grade is the gun stock, 4?



If so, I do not recommend using acetone. In fact, I never recommended using acetone in the first place. I simply said that it removes tape residue. Wow.
Can you post a pic of the stock for us?

[95_alum]

I'm not recommending peanut butter LSU, this dude is:

[Albert Einswine]

I'm tellin' you, zippo or ronson lighter fluid is a great light solvent that chews through tape adhesive.

[PharmacistHog]

Wd-40

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

I used mayonnaise to get the glue off one of my older fishing rods that had glue from the tape on the handle.  Worked well.  The oil from the mayonnaise, is the key.  Had to put it on & let it sit up for about 30 min, then scrubbed it with a toothbrush.  Had to repeat this process several times, but it slowly worked & didn't harm the rod at all. 

[LSUFan]

I'm tellin' you, zippo or ronson lighter fluid is a great light solvent that chews through tape adhesive.

I'll try this, I couldn't convert all of the pics to jpg to load them.

I'll keep ya'll posted

[LSUFan]

I used mayonnaise to get the glue off one of my older fishing rods that had glue from the tape on the handle.  Worked well.  The oil from the mayonnaise, is the key.  Had to put it on & let it sit up for about 30 min, then scrubbed it with a toothbrush.  Had to repeat this process several times, but it slowly worked & didn't harm the rod at all.

I'll try that if all else fails.

[rickm1976]

Acetone or MEK will cut right through it fast on all the metal surfaces, and won't hurt the bluing at all.  It will destroy any finish on the wood though.  To remove the residue from the stock, if any, use that stuff called "Goo-Gone" or "Goop".  It is a citrus based solvent that is usually dark yellow.  It won't work as fast as Acetone, but it won't hurt varnished or lacquered finishes either.

[LSUFan]

Acetone or MEK will cut right through it fast on all the metal surfaces, and won't hurt the bluing at all.  It will destroy any finish on the wood though.  To remove the residue from the stock, if any, use that stuff called "Goo-Gone" or "Goop".  It is a citrus based solvent that is usually dark yellow.  It won't work as fast as Acetone, but it won't hurt varnished or lacquered finishes either.

Thank You Sir!