How do you take a sticker off an AR15 buttstock?

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Posted: 12/23/2001 9:55:02 AM EDT

I have this huge 'evidence' sticker that they put on my buttstock to cover thier asses. They had to make some kind of attempt at holding it legally, even though they really had no right to do so. Anyway, I scanned a good picture of this for my own files and now I need to get this crap off my weapon! It almost reminds me of those No Parking stickers that cover your window if you are illegally parked. This is glued on to my rifles butt and I am concerned about messing up the finish. It is in like new condition and I would really like it to stay that way. I could really use some help/suggestions on getting this sticker off without damage. Thanks in advance.

Posted: 12/23/2001 9:57:15 AM EDT

[#1]

Try some WD40, it's one of the few things it's good for

Posted: 12/23/2001 9:58:29 AM EDT

[#2]

Leave it on as a conversation starter when you go to the range. Use it to educate people.

Posted: 12/23/2001 9:58:45 AM EDT

[#3]

Ahhh, so you finally got it back, good!

If it is a plastic sticker, use a hair dryer to warm it, softening the adhesive, and peel it off. If it is paper, you should be able to spray it with WD-40, soak it, which will dissolve the adhesive. Finish removing any residual adhesive with WD-40.

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:00:34 AM EDT

[#4]

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Leave it on as a conversation starter when you go to the range. Use it to educate people.

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I'll 2nd that!

Jamie

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:02:32 AM EDT

[#5]

Got to agree, a hairdryer and WD40 will remove just about any sticker on the face of the planet.

Usually the dryer will only be needed for the really tough ones.

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:03:25 AM EDT

[#6]

Did you get your magazines and M855 ammo back? What did the @$$holes say when they found out M855 is perfectly legal for civilian ownership? LOL!

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:07:13 AM EDT

[#7]

Leave it!
It's cool.

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:09:25 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Leave it on as a conversation starter when you go to the range. Use it to educate people.

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I'll 2nd that!

Jamie

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3ed.

You will find sheeple at the range also. People must be made aware.

also, you think a burglar might think twice about taking it?

SSD

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:12:01 AM EDT

[#9]

I just might keep it on there for a while after your ideas. It could be a very good educational aide! As far as the range bag and ammo, I got it all back except the M855 was all initialed by a LEO, he wrote his name on each round. I also got my mags back, but I seem to be missing two rounds of Q3131A. Thanks and take care guys.

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:14:37 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Leave it!
It's cool.

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I will second that. Can you post that picture of it?

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:18:57 AM EDT

[#11]

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I just might keep it on there for a while after your ideas. It could be a very good educational aide! As far as the range bag and ammo, I got it all back except the M855 was all initialed by a LEO, he wrote his name on each round. I also got my mags back, but I seem to be missing two rounds of Q3131A. Thanks and take care guys.

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seems like a small price to pay for yore rifle back. and ill 4th the idea about keeping it on, when people hear about this incident they might even write some letters, or make some phone calls. it could indirectly benefit our side.

Posted: 12/23/2001 10:19:49 AM EDT

[#12]

I'll trade you a Colt A2 buttstock for it, if you ever want to remove it.

That's a trophy.
You were victorious.

Posted: 12/23/2001 11:42:15 AM EDT

[#13]

Another vote for leaving it on. Or just buy another stock and frame the old one in a shadow box along with some of the paper work/news clipping, couple rounds of the ammo etc. Make nice display for the gun room...

Posted: 12/23/2001 11:51:07 AM EDT

[#14]

KEEP IT ON AND POST A PIC.

Posted: 12/23/2001 11:52:06 AM EDT

[#15]

I would definately leave it on.

Posted: 12/23/2001 11:58:20 AM EDT

[#16]

You were missing two rounds? Could they have "fingerprinted" your barrel? I know that Glocks are now fingerprinted when you get them new. I don't know if it is an issue for you and havn't even decided if it is an issue for me. (I don't do anything illegal so why should I care? But then again, why should they need to have that info?) I don't pretend to know all the implications.

Just a thought. And personally I would keep the stock. If you want it gone, use the hair dryer trick and then Goo Gone.

Posted: 12/23/2001 1:30:28 PM EDT

[#17]

keep it as a been here done that kinda thing....if yo uod remove it use lighter fluid the kind for zippos...used bookstore use it as it evaporates quickley and removes the sticker

Posted: 12/23/2001 1:57:04 PM EDT

[#18]

As long as you are going to replace the stock, I'd replace the barrel, too. So much for the "fingerprint!"

FITTER out [:(!]

Posted: 12/23/2001 5:56:57 PM EDT

[#19]

I told you they were fondling it. Two rounds missing.... probably have the fired bullets on file as well as scans of the fired case heads.
"for the safety of the children"

I'd keep the sticker on

Robert

Posted: 12/23/2001 6:07:59 PM EDT

[#20]

Either of two products: WD-40 or "GOOF OFF". I buy the latter at a hardware store. It smells like lighter fluid.

Posted: 12/23/2001 6:36:41 PM EDT

[#21]

Try "Goo Gone", it is a citrus oil based product that removes just about any kind of adhesive or sticker. I use it all the time and have never had it leave any kind of dis-coloration or mark. You can buy it at any grocery store in the cleaning supplies section. And if you like oranges, it even smells good. I have even used it to remove bugs and tar from my vehicles, no harm to the paint at all. HTH

Posted: 12/23/2001 8:11:19 PM EDT

[#22]

Yet another vote for Keep it on. A great educator it could be.

And for the 2 rounds missing... If I were checking to see if your AR was FA, I would have to pull the trigger a couple of times. Bet they were disappointed when it just went *bang* once each time...

Just a theory...

WWoodworth

Posted: 12/23/2001 9:53:32 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Leave it!
It's cool.

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I agree, kind of like a battle 'scar.'

Posted: 12/24/2001 4:38:31 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Try "Goo Gone", it is a citrus oil based product that removes just about any kind of adhesive or sticker. I use it all the time and have never had it leave any kind of dis-coloration or mark. You can buy it at any grocery store in the cleaning supplies section. And if you like oranges, it even smells good. I have even used it to remove bugs and tar from my vehicles, no harm to the paint at all. HTH

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I though ony hippies used that stuff to clean their water bongs. I have only seen it for sale in head shops around here. [;)]

Add me to the 'leave the sticker on' crowd.

Posted: 12/24/2001 4:44:30 AM EDT

[#25]

Replace the stock with a new one. It has been tainted... LOL

Posted: 12/24/2001 5:24:30 AM EDT

[#26]

Maybe the 2002 LEGP AR-15 could have an evidence sticker on the buttstock in memory of oneshot1kills run in with the law.

Posted: 12/24/2001 5:29:54 AM EDT

[#27]

another vote for leaving it on!

i would hang it in the rear window of my pickup truck and park it in front of the police station every single day!

Posted: 12/24/2001 5:34:48 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
another vote for leaving it on!

i would hang it in the rear window of my pickup truck and park it in front of the police station every single day!

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talk about rubbing it in the face..... i like it, but it would be a little bit of a commute from pa. you think.

Posted: 12/24/2001 6:11:43 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
KEEP IT ON AND POST A PIC.

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I have a few pics of this and the M855 ammo that they marked because they thought it was illegal AP ammo and the property sheet etc.. It's all ready to post and after I get back to NY I will put it on the boards for some fun....Happy Holidays to all.

Posted: 12/24/2001 6:25:23 AM EDT

[#30]

My wife and I just read through the replies and we are cracking up from them! LMAO! I will leave it on, you guys make good sense to me.

Posted: 12/24/2001 6:37:34 AM EDT

[#31]

I'm with Campy on leaving it on for display. Makes it easy on them for the next time too!(J/K) As far as the missing rounds, one can only hope it was due to ADs!

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