Does anyone know how to remove glue from metal?

Question

I have this metal candle stand and it was covered in ribbon, I have removed the ribbon because I wanted to spray paint it but theres still hot glue gun glue dried up on it. I have tried to peel it off but on some parts it just won't come off. Please if anyone knows any remedies or information, it will be gratefully appreciated thanks.

Answer 1

scrub it with a dry cotton cloth.

you could use metal polish too.

Answer 2

mineral terps.

Answer 3

apply heat. it'll loosen the glue. then scrape or pick