Question about cleaning a stock

[dak0ta]

Hi,

I have a Marlin 925 with a walnut-stained hardwood stock. There seems to be some hardened glue with some grime stuck to it. i tried scraping it off but no luck. can somebody recommend a cleaning product that would get it off without damaging the finish? would rubbing alcohol work?

 

[PCGS65]

Try denatured alcohol NOT rubbing alcohol.
Better yet try BBQ lighter fluid first. That's even gentler. WD40 is also known to remove glue type substances too.

 

[dak0ta]

I also have a question about the Mar-Shield finish that is on my Marlin. What exactly is it and will using alcohol remove it?

 

[PCGS65]

I'm not faniliar with that. Maybe someone that is will be along shortly.

 

[dak0ta]

Does Windex/Ammonia work?