jfd287 Posted February 13, 2018 at 10:38 PM Share Posted February 13, 2018 at 10:38 PM So one of my children thought my Mosin Nagant stock would look better if it was black. So he wrapped the stock in black gorilla tape. What’s the best way to get the tape off with doing the least amount of damage to the finish of the stock. The tape is taking off the varnish/or whatever oil the stock was finished with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRonin70 Posted February 13, 2018 at 10:54 PM Share Posted February 13, 2018 at 10:54 PM The adhesive on Gorilla Tape is extremely corrosive to paints and varnishes, as well as oils, I have found. You might be best served bringing it to a someone who works on wood restoration and have them take it off, and refinish the stock. I think that's going to be your most reasonable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfd287 Posted February 13, 2018 at 11:12 PM Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 at 11:12 PM It’s not like it’s a special gun worth spending a lot of money on by taking it to a professional. I just like the gun because it’s old and would like to keep it as it is. Thanks for the thought. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm22 Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:22 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:22 AM Heat it with a heat gun or hair dryer then use goo gone or maybe mineral spirits to remove the residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:23 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:23 AM You might try applying Goo Gone to the tape. Let it sit for awhile. If it penetrates, it should soften the adhesive. You could also apply it under the tape as you gently peel it back. On-line, people report it will not harm finished wood. I’ve used it successfully on metal surfaces to clean things up, but never on wood. I might give it a try to remove candle wax from a table. Darned kids... and not even mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy6862 Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:29 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:29 AM wd 40 will remove the glue without destroying the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfd287 Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:42 AM Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 12:42 AM Actually, why did your children get unsupervised access to your firearms? Keep it black as a reminder of your shame. It was just the stock. The receiver and barrel was put into an arch angel stock. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:15 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:15 AM may help you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fYrfmkG-dI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:16 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:16 AM You might try applying Goo Gone to the tape. Let it sit for awhile. If it penetrates, it should soften the adhesive. You could also apply it under the tape as you gently peel it back. On-line, people report it will not harm finished wood. Ive used it successfully on metal surfaces to clean things up, but never on wood. I might give it a try to remove candle wax from a table. Darned kids... and not even mine!Yes Goo Gone. It will emulsify the glue. I have also used on cars to remove those darn dealer stickers on the back of cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:17 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 01:17 AM wd 40 will remove the glue without destroying the finish.+1 We use WD40 at work to remove adhesive residue from most everything. I would NOT use any kind of heat on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted February 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM You might try applying Goo Gone to the tape. Let it sit for awhile. If it penetrates, it should soften the adhesive. You could also apply it under the tape as you gently peel it back. On-line, people report it will not harm finished wood. Ive used it successfully on metal surfaces to clean things up, but never on wood. I might give it a try to remove candle wax from a table. Darned kids... and not even mine!I've used Goo Gone successfully before but never on a stock. Their web site says finished wood should be ok as mentioned.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfd287 Posted February 14, 2018 at 03:11 AM Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 03:11 AM I got the tape off. A lot of the finish did come off. Now I’ll watch a few you tube videos and see what I can do. Thanks to all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted February 14, 2018 at 03:37 AM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 03:37 AM Goo Gone FTW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted February 14, 2018 at 06:14 PM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 06:14 PM use it as practice to sand and re oil the stock or sand stain and clear the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcreek Posted February 14, 2018 at 07:33 PM Share Posted February 14, 2018 at 07:33 PM strip it, lightly sand it, refinish it with boiled linseed oil.I actually like Fidde's Hard Wax Oil better for really nice wood but its pricey and your stock is milsurp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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