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Title: changing rest
Post by: trad.-ed on September 16, 2009, 06:04:00 AM
I'm looking to change the rug rest on my bow and am curious as to what you guys use to clean the sticky residue that is left behind.  I was thinking about possible nail polish remover but not to sure if that is a little to caustic.  So then I know that I've seen Olive Oil used to remove sticky residue left from price tags on plastic surfaces so was thinking about this as well.  Any information would be a great help thank you.  

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Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Peachey on September 16, 2009, 07:33:00 AM
There is a product made called Goo Gone, it wont take the finish off your bow. Works great. You can get it at Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Orion on September 16, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
I've also used denatured alcohol.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: foxfire on September 16, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
WD 40
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: xtrema312 on September 16, 2009, 02:09:00 PM
I just keep it there if it is not much to it and it is just thin tacky coat.  I am going to stick something to it anyway.  When it has been gummy and spotty I just rub it with my finger and roll it all off for the most part.  I just use Velcro so it doesn't have to be perfectly clean and spotless under there.  I have never had one peal up without some effort to get it off.  I just don't like to put any chemical on my bows when I see no need.  I would hate to do something to the finish.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: wtpops on September 16, 2009, 02:38:00 PM
GOO Gone
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: joevan125 on September 16, 2009, 02:44:00 PM
Goo Gone and W-D 40
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Red Beastmaster on September 16, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
WD-40
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: trad.-ed on September 16, 2009, 07:32:00 PM
Thanks guys you are great.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: smokin joe on September 16, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
Charcoal lighter fluid works too.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Mo. Huntin on September 16, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
denatured alcohol
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Jon Shade on September 16, 2009, 08:47:00 PM
I've used Avon skin so soft with some success. Also keeps the bugs down while loosing an arrow.
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: George D. Stout on September 16, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
I tried Avon Skin So Soft once and the skeeters lined up to lick it off of my arms.  Sorry..that stuff don't repel anything with six legs or more.

Goo Gone.  It works...it's cheap...and it smells good 8^).
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: 30coupe on September 16, 2009, 11:19:00 PM
Good old WD40!
Title: Re: changing rest
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on September 17, 2009, 08:07:00 AM
What these other guys said, Goo Gone, WD-40, denaturd alchohol but definetly not nail polish remover... that's got acetone in it and will eat the finish off in a hurry!