Cleaning stickers off carbine stock

Discussion in 'General Hi-Point Discussion' started by kenikas, Jul 22, 2015.

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  1. Jul 22, 2015 #1
    kenikas

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    I just picked up my 2nd Hi Point yesterday, a 995 carbine, and have a question about how to remove the "equalizer general's" stickers from the plastic stock with out damaging the surface. One of them came off without leaving any residue, but the other left a slimy sticky goo that I can't get off with alcohol. Does anyone know what will remove the goo without hurting the plastic stock?
     
    kenikas, Jul 22, 2015
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  3. Jul 22, 2015 #2
    rickm

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    I use Ronsonol lighter fluid to remove the gum left behind.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2015 #3
    Stromm

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    When removing stickers from pretty much anything,bi use a hair-dryer.

    How close you hold the tip to the surface is a learned art. You want to warm/heat up one short edge of the sticker and quickly move the heat away while at the same time getting a fingernail under the edge and SLOWLY pull it back overtop itself. Keep the heat aimed at the point where the glue is, not on the label nor on the surface.

    Hope that helps.
     
    Stromm, Jul 22, 2015
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  6. Jul 22, 2015 #4
    Rachgier

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    I use Sprayway ammonia free glass cleaner to remove sticker residue at work detailing cars.

    It takes the residue off glass, plastic, painted surfaces, everything.
     
    Rachgier, Jul 22, 2015
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  7. Jul 22, 2015 #5
    cicpup

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    Did you remove your carbine stickers at work or do you just borrow office supplies?
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2015 #6
    planosteve

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    Duh, Plano
    :rofl: Now that was funny. On my AR mags I use my wife's finger nail polish remover. I would be leery of using it on a stock though.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2015 #7
    Rachgier

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    No, but I did have a co-worker bring his AR to work so I could tear it apart and clean it on my lunch break. Was a quick $50 in my pocket.
     
    Rachgier, Jul 22, 2015
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  10. Jul 22, 2015 #8
    planosteve

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    Duh, Plano
    Was he in the Air Force? :rofl:
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2015 #9
    Rachgier

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    Sadly, no. Fellow former Marine and current Corrections Officer at the County Clink.
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2015 #10
    moona11

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    That's what I charge. $25 for a pistol. Unless its a Glock then its $5 more ;-) for having to touch it.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2015 #11
    moona11

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    Now that's sad :-D
     
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  14. Jul 23, 2015 #12
    missiledefender

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    Lighter fluid or WD40 soaked into it.
     
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  15. Jul 23, 2015 #13
    undeRGRound

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    Stromm +1 (blow dryer)

    I use the WD40 or goo-gone
    [​IMG]

    I also had some really old bug repellant that is oily. Worked on a sticky residue once.
    I thought it might be flammable but it was not, cuz I tried to light it :D :rofl: :eek:
     
    undeRGRound, Jul 23, 2015
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  16. Jul 23, 2015 #14
    lklawson

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    • lighter fluid
    • Goo Gone
    • WD-40
    • citrus-oil based liquid cleaners
    • UN-DO Adhesive Remover (scrapbookers love this stuff)

    I've been told that Simple Green works too, but I've never tried it for this. I hate the way it smells.

    Peace favor your sword,
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  17. Jul 23, 2015 #15
    0311

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    At issue is what type of adhesive is used on the sticker. I usually START with alcohol, then lighter fluid, even paint thinner. There is a solvent for every adhesive. You just have to find out which one.
     
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  18. Jul 26, 2015 #16
    TNTRAILERTRASH

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    So says the guy that worships the Kraptek9............ZING! back to you mOOnzle,,,,:nahnah:
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2015 #17
    undeRGRound

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    HE DOES NOT "worship" it. KT just happens to be a "good buy" like an HP!

    If Glucks were just a bit higher than a KT, they would be a VALUE!!!

    A $150 HP is a good value, and a $225 KT is a good value, and so is a $300 Gl*ck!

    OOPS!!! No Such Thing! But there is a $300 Glock-Off, S&W SD9&40 VE which is a GOOD VALUE!!!
     
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  20. Jul 26, 2015 #18
    moona11

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    He's just mad cause he can't shoot for sh!t and has to have a glock cause the government uses them. Don't worry TNT someday you to can learn how to shoot any type of weapon if some show you how :p :p ;-)
     
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  21. Jul 27, 2015 #19
    kenikas

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    Thanks all, WD-40 did the trick
     
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  22. Jul 27, 2015 #20
    TNTRAILERTRASH

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    I have a SCCY that is the improved KrapTek. It's accurate as all get out. And has a better warranty.
     
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