Rubber cement in checkering HELP

[jdk426]

So I have a gun and wondering if anyone can lead me in the right direction. After a few hours and raw fingers I'm clueless lol.

I have a rifle with walnut stock. It has rubber cement in the checkering from a sleeve the previous owner had on it. I've used some fingers, blow dryer and a soft bristle tooth brush. Which has SLOWLY removed some of it. But is there anything I can use that can speed this process up without hurting the wood?

If not I might have it cleaned by Christmas lol


Thanks, Jerry

 

[jdk426]

Sorry on my phone and posted in the wrong section. Can this pleased be moved to cleaning and maintenance section?

Thanks, Jerry

 

[rcm192]

try a dental pick or an ice pick, but be very meticulous with it. use a magnifying glass and light if needed. i hope that rubber cement was an accident.

 

[11Bravo]

Goo-B-Gone

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[jdk426]

Thanks how does the goo-b-gone work?

 

[11Bravo]

I'm no chemist, so I haven't the slightest clue. Lol. It's a liquid I've used to remove glue and other various adhesives from many things. Can't say that I've tried it on rubber cement but its worth a shot.

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[CEHollier]

I read some where petroleum jelly will remove it. Can't see where it will hurt anything and I'm sure you/wife have some in the medicine cabinet. I hope this helps.

 

[Leadfoot]

Goo B Gone is Naptha. Basically, lighter fluid.

It would certainly remove the cement, but it COULD remove the finish on the stock as well.

If you use it, try it on an inconspicious area first.

 

[sksshooter]

pm candyman. he is pretty well known for stock repairs and is a bucket full of knowledge on the subject.

 

[charliepapa]

have you tried tape? sometimes the adhesive on duct tape is strong enough to remove stuff like that if you press it down with you fingers and pop it straight off. if it really is rubber cement, you can try dripping some onto something and letting it dry. then rub it into a ball and press the ball into the glue in the checkering. chances are it will stick as you roll it around and come out. good luck.

 

[jdk426]

I tried packing and masking after heating it up with blow dryer. I'll try duct tape when I get home. Thanks

 

[Tadpole]

WD-40

 

[jdk426]

WD-40 won't ruin the wood?

 

[Tadpole]

Just put it on the glue with a Q-tip and it should soften it so you can rub it out without damage.

 

[jdk426]

Thanks tadpole I will try that.

Also not 100% sure it's rubber cement. But it's deffinately a strong adhesive.

 

[jdk426]

Update:

Bought some goo-gone. This stuff really works.

My next question is. What is the best thing to use to get the matter from in between the checkering. I've been using a toothpick and it works. But when I clean it and let it dry obviously it's not getting all in the areas I ran it and pulled the gummy stuff out.


Anymore suggestions?

 

[sksshooter]

maybe a stiff nylon brush? not so stiff that it damages the finish but stiff enough to have a little bite to it.

 

[charliepapa]

maybe a stiff nylon brush? not so stiff that it damages the finish but stiff enough to have a little bite to it.

that, or even a brass brush. that's what I used to finish nails holes that were filled on my dad's cedar siding. you can get hard-bristled (tooth)brushes for next to nothing at the Dollar Store. just pay attention to the bristle stiffness labeled on each package.

 

[bs875]

I'd fight fire with fire. Dried and balled up rubber cement should stick to it. I would try to press some dried rubber cement into and see if that will pull it out. I often due that trick with other adhesives.

 

[jdk426]

Good suggestions and thanks. I will keep y'all posted. It's coming out very little with goo gone, and toothpick but I think I may have scratched the areas between the fine checkering because some spots seem lighter colored than original wood stock. Any suggestions on light touch up? Lol