Tips for tree sap
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Tips for tree sap
just wondering if anyone knew any tricks to getting tree sap off glass and paint. when i wash my car i try to scratch it off with my fingernail. it works a little bit on the glass but barely on the paint and takes forever.
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try washing your car. i had sap on my hood once, i tried doing the same with the fingernail and it didn't work. it worked when i washed my car and scrubbed on that spot hard.
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Re: (Pockets)
wax and grease remover (ppg paint product, completely paint and finish friendly, also "oops" comes in small cans sold at any walmart, there are a few other tar and bug removers on the market that work well as well.
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Re: (powerflow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by powerflow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hot soapy water works good, solvents are not recommended for tree sap. </TD></TR></TABLE>righty o
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Re: Tips for tree sap (iv4hcx3l4)
Look no further than your medicine chest, Isopropyl Alcohol. Soak a soft cotton towel with it and gently apply to the sap. Watch it disappear before your very eyes.
Been using this method for over 15 years as a detailer.
Been using this method for over 15 years as a detailer.
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Plastic razor blade for the bulk of it followed by a solvent designed for tar/sap removal. let it soak for 10 minutes and it should wipe right off. whatever you do, DONT scrub on it with a rag or even a microfiber, you WILL marr the paint.
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Re: (E-Rok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Rok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Plastic razor blade for the bulk of it followed by a solvent designed for tar/sap removal. let it soak for 10 minutes and it should wipe right off. whatever you do, DONT scrub on it with a rag or even a microfiber, you WILL marr the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would be scared that would leave fine scratches in the paint.
What about a basic clay, wash, and wax? I think that would get the sap off in a safe mannor
I would be scared that would leave fine scratches in the paint.
What about a basic clay, wash, and wax? I think that would get the sap off in a safe mannor
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Kevin. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I would be scared that would leave fine scratches in the paint.
What about a basic clay, wash, and wax? I think that would get the sap off in a safe mannor</TD></TR></TABLE>
well I would only use that for large chunks of wax. plastic razor blades are relatively safe if the paint is free of dirt.
if its a smaller amound of sap, using a solvent should get rid of it after soaking for 10 minutes or so.
even if it does leave fine scratches, if you are removing sap off of your paint, than you probably need to polish it anyways.
I would be scared that would leave fine scratches in the paint.
What about a basic clay, wash, and wax? I think that would get the sap off in a safe mannor</TD></TR></TABLE>
well I would only use that for large chunks of wax. plastic razor blades are relatively safe if the paint is free of dirt.
if its a smaller amound of sap, using a solvent should get rid of it after soaking for 10 minutes or so.
even if it does leave fine scratches, if you are removing sap off of your paint, than you probably need to polish it anyways.
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Re: (E-Rok)
To clarify my above post, tree sap is a water soluble contaminate. Hot soapy water or a certain water based prep cleaners have worked the best for me. Strong VOC type solvents like thinner, MEK and wax/degreaser do not work as good. Water is a solvent technically so I figured I would clear my post up a bit. Being a painter I always think of solvents as the strong chemical VOC type.
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