Removing camo tape

The Jaeger

May 10, 2015 06:59

I have a shotgun that has had camo tape (similar to masking tape) on the barrel and receiver for approx. 20 years. Seeking suggestions on process to remove the tape.

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  charliemeyer007

  May 10, 2015 07:13

  Take off the wood. Spray the tape with WD-40. If it doesn't come right off, spray again then wrap it in a plastic bag for a few days. You could try GooGone, Kroil, lighter fluid (fire), 70% rubbing alcohol (beware of rust/fire).

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  fordsix

  May 10, 2015 12:23

  laquer thinner if on just the metal

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  yoshmyster

  May 10, 2015 16:28

  Ronsol lighter fluid. You know the kind you put in Zippos. Also that Orange Oil goof off thing. Smells good, too.

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  jkbt1

  May 10, 2015 17:57

  Some of the solvents suggested should do the trick and you said its only the barrel and reciever. Any stubborn areas can be cleaned off with some oiled up 0000 steel wool also.

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  toad67

  May 10, 2015 18:03

  What ever method you try, try in a small spot first.

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  Fairlane66

  May 11, 2015 06:49

  WD-40 has worked well for me, but you might have to let it soak for a while.

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  geeguy

  May 11, 2015 07:06

  Acetone. (try nail polish remover, which most have Acetone in them)
  
  Clean rag at all times, otherwise it will smear.
  
  Best of luck

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  beantownshootah

  May 13, 2015 16:15

  Any organic solvent will probably work OK, including all of above.
  
  The issue is mostly safety. . .ie lighter fuel/naphtha will work, but it gives off tons of fumes, and obviously isn't the most safe substance to be spraying around!
  
  I like the idea of WD-40 or Goof off, both of which are safe for indoor use, and aren't all that toxic.

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  hillbille

  May 15, 2015 06:42

  varsol if you can find it, almost like kerosene, not sure if it will harm the blue though. I used this on some duct tape residue left on a soft top on my sons jeep. The glue just rolled up in little balls and you could pick them off, most everything else I tried just smeared the sticky glue.

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  fullcaseload

  May 16, 2015 04:14

  Not to hijack, but would a heat gun (or hair dryer) work? I've seen that work on decals and labels.

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  uncle milo

  May 16, 2015 05:22

  As one member mentioned "Steel wool ". Bad advise. If you need to get that aggressive in your cleaning. Go to your local hardware paint section and get some triple 000 Bronze wool. Much less chance of
  damaging your guns blue metal finish.

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  gartman

  May 16, 2015 06:05

  Heat, such as a hair dryer, should soften the adhesive enough to remove the tape. There is a product sold at automotive stores that removes adhesive residue without damaging paint.

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  USN_Airdale

  May 16, 2015 06:05

  brake parts cleaner or MEK.

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