Best way to remove tape "goo" from barrel?

[megastink]

I have a Savage MKII .22lr that I'm restoring. The barrel and exterior of tenction were wrapped in camp tape for the last 5 years. Now, there is a bunch of adhesive ("goo") on the metal. What can I use to get it off?

 

[Black Tail Hunter]

Really just about any adhesive remover or solvent should do the trick. Sometimes old tape adhesive can be pretty stubborn so you may need to use something fairly aggressive. Probably start out with some goo-gone. If that doesnt do it then try brake cleaner, if still no luck maybe lacquer thinner. I dont think any of these will hurt the bluing but i would probably remove the action from the stock to prevent any unwanted finish damage. After you are done i would use your favorite gun oil on the bluing, burchwood casey makes a product called barricade which also works nice on blued surfaces. Good luck.

 

[Mike 338]

Acetone

 

[J E Custom]

Acetone

+1 for Acetone also lacquer thinner.

J E CUSTOM

 

[MontanaRifleman]

PB Blaster

 

[RT2506]

WD-40 will do it or Goo-Gone which is sold at Wal-mart etc. Just put a little on a rag and wipe it on and it will take the tape goo right off.

 

[gebhardt02]

Goo-Gone followed by Acetone to get rid of the residual Goo-Gone.

Geb

 

[Birdhunter1]

I just had an issue like this on my AR 15. I used carb cleaner and a paper towel.

 

[7mmRHB]

Kroil works amazingly well on tape residue ----- RHB

 

[Max Heat]

Toluene works well.

 

[jrhammo08sxt]

+1 for Goo-gone

 

[Brewer]

Any organic solvent should work acetone, methel-ether-ketone carb and choke cleaner, googone.... gasoline... any will work. be careful though what it does to the finish on the stock.

 

[sbhooper]

Another vote for Goo Gone and acetone.

 

[specweldtom]

Chlorinated brake cleaner in a spray can. Non flammable, but you still need a good exhaust fan. Don't let it get on your stock.

Tom