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Title: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: goodolboy94 on April 21, 2009, 01:35:00 AM
I removed the leather handle to a bow is just got and how do you get off the last layer that is really stuck on i have tryed rubbing alchol and a tooth brush whats the best way to get it off with out scatching the bow
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: CJC on April 21, 2009, 04:28:00 AM
wd-40 will loosen the adhesive residue.
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: Rob DiStefano on April 21, 2009, 06:51:00 AM
hair dryer heat, clean up the residue with naphtha (lighter fluid)
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: d. ward on April 21, 2009, 08:01:00 AM
The best way to remove the final layer of leather and the old glue is with a good sharp cabinet scraper.You can shave the old layer off real easy and fast with a good scraper.Actually a good super sharp knife will work just about as well.Takes about 3-5 minutes to clean said area for reglueing new grip.bowdoc
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on April 21, 2009, 10:56:00 AM
Goof Off or GooGone will work, too.
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: jasonbker on April 21, 2009, 02:01:00 PM
second what scttershot suggested... I would caution using any tools...  :)
Title: Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
Post by: Bjorn on April 21, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
I suppose you could soak it in Goo Gone; but it will be a miracle if it comes off without the help of tools. Sandpaper, scrapers or a rasp will reduce the time required. If bowdoc says 'scraper' you can count on it.
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