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Removing stickers from a Win '94 stock
Topkick
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Well, I have a Win 94 and some idiot had stuck 2 3" smiley faces on the butt stock many years ago.
Since it's a 1953 model, I want to keep the original finish, but can't seem to find the best method.
I have tried spraying WD-40 and Rusty Duck Gun Lubricant and letting it soak.
The outer plastic part of the stickers peeled, leaving the bright yellow adhesive on. It's a hard sticker and I don't want to mar the finish.
Any ideas?
Since it's a 1953 model, I want to keep the original finish, but can't seem to find the best method.
I have tried spraying WD-40 and Rusty Duck Gun Lubricant and letting it soak.
The outer plastic part of the stickers peeled, leaving the bright yellow adhesive on. It's a hard sticker and I don't want to mar the finish.
Any ideas?
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Hope this helps.
Goo Gone, shouldnt hurt the finish
+1 I used it on my Win 94 after someone wraped the stock in camo tape
Stay AWAY from ANY chemical, if you want to retain the finish. Including WD-40!
Go with HOT water, and dish soap, applied with a sponge. You might have to leave it soak on for a bit to soften up the paper and adheasive. I know acetone/fingernail polish remover, will remove the adheasive well, but it will also dissolve the finish.
Best
Good luck.
I heated with a hair dryer and used the Birchwood Casey product with a little elbow grease.
It too over 2 hours but the finish is fine!
Those stickers have been on for over 40 years according to the previous owner!
This old rifle looks 100% better.
Thanks for all the replies and advice!
Goo Gone is mostly naptha. That's Zippo lighter fluid, which can be picked up cheaper.
A primary ingredient of Pro Strength Goof Off is acetone. Your wife possibly has a bottle of this stuff sitting around, only it's labeled as nail polish remover.