AirMechanic Posted May 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2017 I recently found a M5 bayonet that had masking tape wrapped around the handle for many years. After removing the tape, the plastic bayonet grips had very sticky tape residue left on them. Can anyone recommend a solvent to use to remove the tape residue without damaging or discoloring the plastic grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted May 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Acetone (nail polish remover). Take the grips off, test on the reverse (for discoloration, bad reaction) before going after the residue on the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted May 16, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2017 I use "Goo gone" for a lot, but test it first. And wash your hands, it smells nice but it's poisonous & flammable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 16, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2017 Bestine rubber cement thinner or lighter fluid. the don't smell as bad as Goo gone but are just as flammable so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted May 16, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2017 I use mineral spirits or WD-40, on non-porous surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2017 WD-40 works on most , will not harm sheath and is not harmful to humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMechanic Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I will try the WD-40 first and see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 17, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2017 there are citrus based adheisve removers as wel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 17, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2017 http://www.bing.com/search?q=citrus+adhesive+remover&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC Goo Gone is typically available nation wide.here are others available as well in Walmart,Home Depot ,Menards,Lowes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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