Posted: 6/16/2012 1:59:08 PM EDT
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Whats the best way to remove old tree sap from automotive paint? I bought some stuff from the parts store that you spray on and its suppose to remove sap, bugs, etc but it didn't even phase it.
Any home remedies that won't hurt the paint? |
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i have used ice on fresh sap but not sure how well it will work with old sap. just hold the ice cube on the sap till its cold and you can usually flake it off, then use WD-40 to get rid of any residue that is left. might be worth a shot. Interesting. I will have to give this a try. I did try wd40 on the sap a while back and it didn't help. |
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Whats the best way to remove old tree sap from automotive paint? I bought some stuff from the parts store that you spray on and its suppose to remove sap, bugs, etc but it didn't even phase it. Any home remedies that won't hurt the paint? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZJu5GtZ9sU |
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Clay bar with detailing spray as lube. You're going to want to wax it after you claybar it, as claying takes the wax off. clay bar will not take off sap. never has and never will and isnt listed as something it does. EDIT: i stand corrected, "Mothers" states there clay bar will remove sap. back in the day it didnt mention that. i can tell you from first hand experience it will NOT remove sap, at least not lob lolly pine sap("wet" sap just got in the bar and contaminate it but all it would do to "dry" sap was clean it really well and give it a coat of wax to make it even harder to remove). LOL. it is a damn good way to "clean" your paint after a wash and before a good way job. water beading would last several weeks longer when i used the bar than it did if i didnt. it is well worth the extra work. |
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Mineral spirits can be very helpful in removing tree sap. I have some, I may have to try this. This, make sure the rag is wet to the point of almost dripping and refold to a clean part. Wash the vehicle first so you don't rub dirt and dust into the paint surface. |
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Mineral spirits can be very helpful in removing tree sap. This! Mineral spirits dissolves sap very well and won't hurt your paint. Wet a small terry cloth rag and let it sit in the blob of sap for a few seconds, then wipe. If it doesn't all come off, do it again using a clean spot. No need to rub too hard or scrub. Let the solvent do the work. It even works on old, hardened sap. |