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Frostsand
06-02-2005, 07:45 AM
Just got a used gun and it's covered with stickers.... :(

Does anyone have any clue on what the best way to remove stickers from a gun without damaging the gun or anno? Is there anything that can safely help you remove them?
PBfreak01
06-02-2005, 07:46 AM
Peel off the stickers, then have at the sticky stuff with baby oil ;).

My Mammy taught me that trick :D.
Jaster
06-02-2005, 07:55 AM
your mom's nailpolish remover will work well too.
QuiksilverMV
06-02-2005, 08:21 AM
goo-gone, and it leaves a fresh orange scent afterwards :D
Paintballshurt
06-02-2005, 08:35 AM
Originally posted by QuiksilverMV
goo-gone, and it leaves a fresh orange scent afterwards :D

:tup: I've used it, it's good stuff. I always call it "goo-be-gone" even though the actual product is "goo-gone". I'm just freaky like that.
KingThomasIV
06-02-2005, 08:41 AM
WD-40 works wonders on sticker residue, just spray some on a paper towl and rub it off. Take care you don't get any WD-40 on any O-rings or other polymers, as they might get eaten away by it.
PBfreak01
06-02-2005, 09:08 AM
Cleaners that will remove residues but not anodization:

-Lacquer thinner (this is a put-some-on-a-cloth deal...lacquer thinner will eventually destroy most anything if you leave it sitting in it)
-Any variety of "Orange" soaps (soap with citric acid in it)
-Isopropyl A.K.A. Rubbing Alcohol
-Nail Polish Removers (specfically, the acetate in it)
-Vinager (once again, it's the acetic acid)


Go ahead and use name brand stuff if you want, but a bottle of rubbing alcohol will do pretty much that same thing. Of course, use it in a well ventilated area, as we all know PBR members don't need to lose any more brain cells :P.
Samrog777
06-02-2005, 09:14 AM
Originally posted by PBfreak01
-Lacquer thinner (this is a put-some-on-a-cloth deal...lacquer thinner will eventually destroy most anything if you leave it sitting in it)


I've had bad experiences with that stuff.... took the color right off my halo. Don't use it on plastic. But, like everyone says, use goo-gone.
STO Balla 22
06-02-2005, 09:18 AM
Rubbing Alcohol works well, and you probably already have it in your house.
PBfreak01
06-02-2005, 09:34 AM
Originally posted by Samrog777


I've had bad experiences with that stuff.... took the color right off my halo. Don't use it on plastic. But, like everyone says, use goo-gone.

I was under the impression he was using it on the marker itself...

On plastic, lacquer thinner is a definate no-no...It ate through one of my paint pots in a matter hours.