How do get stickers off my new ammo cans

[Tony617]

Not sure if this right topic but does anyone know how to get sticks off on my 50 cal ammo can? I tried pulling gently but the sticker tore so could not pull it off.

Thank you.

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[Certaindeaf]

Not sure if this right topic but does anyone know how to get sticks off on my 50 cal ammo can? I tried pulling gently but the sticker tore so could not pull it off.

Thank you.

Goo Gone or WD-40.

 

[NobullSKS]

Give me some heat man, give me some heat over here….!

 

[Tlock]

Sticker remover duh!

 

[kmk1012]

My son helped me out the other night, worked really well. No stickers left.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Not sure if this right topic but does anyone know how to get sticks off on my 50 cal ammo can? I tried pulling gently but the sticker tore so could not pull it off.

Thank you.

Goo Gone or maybe just try using a hair dryer to soften the glue underneath. Let us know what works for you

 

[Ducati_Meister]

Lighter fluid works good, but can be a bit pungent or Goo Gone. Heat and some finesse can work too. Acetone aka nail polish remover I've had success with as well.

 

[officially5150]

I've used the remington gun oil spray can, i always have that on hand

 

[JustSomeGuy]

I've always had good luck just filling the can with hot tap water.

 

[jbett98]

Try freezing it with a can of Dust Off air held upside down.

 

[oremike]

Heat and then not at the same time, WD-40 to get rid of the last of the glue.

 

[Nosferatu]

A picture of Hillary should scare it right off.

 

[lucusloc]

A picture of Hillary should scare it right off.

We are asking how to remove labels, not commit war crimes.

On topic; you basically just want something that can dissolve any standard adhesive. heat softens it, basic solvents flush it off. The only question is how much you want to spend and how long you want it to take. I would be careful applying too much heat, that can damage the paint finish too. You want just enough to soften the adhesive without damaging the coating.

If you have a big enough pot and do not care about the fuel costs you can boil the can. That is about as close as you can get to zero time investment (for yourself). You just have to fill the pot, dump in the can and turn on the burner. It will take 15 minutes in boiling water for most labels to come off, but I have never done an ammo can this way. You can get a clean can faster using solvents and elbow grease, but it does take more time from you to do that.

 

[ARFrog]

My son helped me out the other night, worked really well. No stickers left.
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[Juniper9mm]

Hot air gun, or blow dryer. Quality, clear packing tape to remove residual transfer.

 

[lucusloc]

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No, but I do recommend recording it and uploading the results for my amusement.

 

[Tony617]

I am using the 30 cal ammo can for ammunition and the 50 cal for magazines. I will stop by Harbor Freight for the Goo Gone.

 

[TTSX]

I wouldn't even bother. It's just an ammo can. You could try rubbing it with butter? Works great for pitch on the hands, might work for sticker adhesive

 

[Tony617]

I wouldn't even bother. It's just an ammo can. You could try rubbing it with butter? Works great for pitch on the hands, might work for sticker adhesive

Have seen the price of butter? Yes I guess I don't care. I was able to pull the 30 cal sticker with out any issues.

 

[Graingodguy]

Have seen the price of butter? Yes I guess I don't care. I was able to pull the 30 cal sticker with out any issues.

Hair Dryer or heat gun
Guy