Turkeygirl Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 I need your help! I had some camo tape on my gun from turkey season. It is basically camo athletic tape to describe the type. Anyway I removed it in order to get my gun ready for squirrel season and make sure there is no rust. The tape left a bunch of sticky tape residue; how do I get it off? My mom suggested acetone but I do not know if that will take the gun paint off also or not. If any of you know how to get this junk off, please let me know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape there is a product made by 3M. It is called glue and adhesive remover, I believe. It is only available by the quart, and It isn't real cheap. but, it works real well. It is available at most any auto parts store. You can also try rubbing alcohol. That might work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape I would try rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape john is right on, rubbing alcohol will take care of it fast, and it is cheap LOL too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape WD-40 works too. Plus it will protect it once your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Thanks everyone! I will try the WD-40 and rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape I have had no luck with rubbing alchol or acetone on tape glues.. WD-40 seems to cut it the best but ya still gotta use some elbow grease depending on the tape glue your removing.. This may work and is so easy its stupid. Take some of the same tape but new off the roll. Fold it a few time with the sticky out and dab it quickly on and off the gunked up area. The new sticky glue will grab the old and pull it off. It takes time but this works too. It may not work though if you put other chemically on it already. But worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Would probably try wd-40 or rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape So Turkeygirl...did the WD-40 work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colescott1 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Another great product for removing the stickies...is Skin So Soft. Now, when done, you'll want to wash it off, and give a good dose of Scent a way or something...but Skin so Soft is awesome at removing all that type stuff...including pine sap, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Try Goo Gone, you can find it at Walmart. It WILL work and it is easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Any citrus based cleaner will work very well for adhesive remover and it wont take the blueing off I personally use Goo Gone works very well and is cheap. like 2 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Paint Thinner? We use it on cars sometimes when they have stickers on that dont come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape I use Goo Gone for everything. Be careful though to read the directions in case it effects blueing. I need to try it to clean up my bow. I too put some moleskin on my riser but I want to see if it will take off the Matthews realtree pattern. I think that would help on the trade in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape Anyone heard if she has been successful with removing this? Something suggested must have worked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape They sold stuff at staples that removed that kinda stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape [ QUOTE ] WD-40 works too. Plus it will protect it once your done. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, acetone and hairspray will work too. Acetone might damage your bluing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape [ QUOTE ] Anyone heard if she has been successful with removing this? Something suggested must have worked!!! [/ QUOTE ] I got a PM from her, she said the WD-40 worked the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longknife Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape great on the WD40 i will try this the next time.I use the tape and tried to find what would take it off,but to no avail.WD40 the miracle worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cowpoke Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: Help! Removing gun tape try goo- gone or a product called goof-off. afterwards oil the surface with Breakfree CLP or good gun oil of your choice no matter which thinner/ solvent is used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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