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Title: Bow cleanup
Post by: Wingbow on September 02, 2010, 11:53:00 PM

Been searching and could not find the answer.  What should I use to clean off all the old adhesive residue on an old bow?  Afraid to use acetone and don't want to ruin the finish.

Title: Re: Bow cleanup
Post by: M60gunner on September 03, 2010, 01:00:00 AM

Have you tried "Goo Gone" from the home store? I have used it on old tape on other wood projects without hurting the finish. I think it is a orange citric base. Only chemical that might work and not hurt the finish are minerial spirts or denatured alcohol. On old finishs I would go slow.

Title: Re: Bow cleanup
Post by: ishi1archer on September 03, 2010, 08:01:00 AM

I use goof off from home depot. It removes old paint and glue residue without harm to finish

Title: Re: Bow cleanup
Post by: Wingbow on September 03, 2010, 10:21:00 PM

Thanks.  I'll give them a try.

Title: Re: Bow cleanup
Post by: portugeejn on September 04, 2010, 09:57:00 AM

I  have used Flitz metal polish with very good results.  The tube says it can be used on fiberglass also.

RonP