How to remove loctite?

[DVCBILL]

I removed a scope mount from a Bennelli shotgun and the receiver has loctite residue,green I believe, on it. It is also a ribbed section which makes it worse. Any ideas how to remove? I think Bennelli receivers are painted so heat isn't an option. I have tried acetone,brakeclean and shooters choice but no luck. Thanks

[johnwill]

You could try a little heat, that's what loosens it when you want to remove something that's been put together with LocTite.

[jrhines]

johnwill is leading you down the right path! If you can get your hands on a heatgun, the one I have will damn-near silver solder, and use it to slowly heat up the part. If the paint or whateverfinish can withstand acetone & those other solvents, seems like a bit of carefully applied heat would be no cause for alarm. But heat is the real McCoy for softening up cured Loc-Tite. Once it's soft, pick it off & out with a wooden toothpick or similar...
Good luck...