removing stock tape

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:40 pm

the recent need to replace my rear stock tape caused more than a little stress.
the tape itself ,althogh stuck well, came off by pulling carefully.
the problem was it left a sticky coating on the mcmillan fibreglass stock.
what would remove it without affecting the fibreglass?
an internet search suggested that wd40 worked.
of all the things suggested this seemed the safest.
what it did was soften the glue so that it could be scraped off into a snotball which was as sticky as s#@t to a blanket, but off nonetheless.
hope this is of use to someone one day,
bruce moulds.

Lynn Otto · Post by **Lynn Otto** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:38 pm

Hi Bruce, there is a product called 'Citra' and I think some other variations in name depending on manufacturer. It is made from citrus extracts and is totally natural and will remove any sort of sticky residue from absolutely anything. The only 'do not use' instructions are for suede, plastic or leather. The only problem with it is that quite obviously it smells very strongly of citrus, so you need to like citrus smell or use it outside.

Oh, and keep the lid on it is quite volatile. You should be able to get it from the supermarket in the cleaning section, if you can't find it, let me know.

Lynn

Cameron Mc · Post by **Cameron Mc** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:23 pm

I have used acetone on McMillan's with no worries. Do not use if it has been painted though.

Cameron

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:27 pm

thanks lynn. i might get some and keep it ready.
cameron. i thought of acetone, but was a bit scared to try it. also good to know.
bruce moulds.

BATattack · Post by **BATattack** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:34 pm

as lynn said try a product called de-solv-it or fast orange theyr both really good.

RB would be the man to speak to though!

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:07 pm

hi adam
are ya carn satdee?
bruce

BATattack · Post by **BATattack** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:44 pm

if my barrel vice turns up in the post i might come out and make some noise :lol:

Paul Janzso · Post by **Paul Janzso** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:31 am

Adam, whip some loads up for your 7mmRSAUM then kick arse.
Paul

BATattack · Post by **BATattack** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:04 pm

haha yeah but its not very sporting at 3, 5, 600!

ratshot · Post by **ratshot** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:04 pm

BAT the target is not there to be wounded go in hard and fast for the kill.

Paul Janzso · Post by **Paul Janzso** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:12 am

Hi Bat
Just like RAT said, take no prisoners.
Do you think my 3,000fps, 300WSM loads will be sporting?
Hope to see you Saturday.
Paul

RAVEN · Post by **RAVEN** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:16 pm

Citrus oil is the go Bruce
A painted stock is only as good as the prep I have replace the tape on mine several time with out issue warning one needs to be careful

Cheers
RB

Ovenpaa · Post by **Ovenpaa** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:45 pm

My suggestion would be lighter fuel for sticky residue as it is available all over the place (Well in the UK it is)

I have to ask... what is stock tape?

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:54 pm

Go buy a bollte of Eucalyptus oil, that actually breaks down the adhesives in the glue, 99% of other products only re activates the glue. Any other products particularly acetone will react with the fibreglass (acetone is used to clean tools when working with fibreglass)
most glues / adhesives are an acetone base hence the snotballs and sitcky.
Grant

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:32 pm

ovenpaa,
stocktape is a kind of tape we stick on our stocks so that they are not worn by bags and they slide well in bags.
many people get it from sinclair intl, but some have other sources.
have i seen your name on blackpowder websites?
bruce moulds.