removal of sap?
08-22-2006, 09:46 PM
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removal of sap?
i bought this bug and tar remover and its guaranteed to remove tar, bugs and sap. well guess what it doesn't remove ****. so i was wondering how do i get rid of these sap droppings on my car. when dirty they really stand out on a yellow car.
08-23-2006, 01:30 AM
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RE: removal of sap?
The Mothers Clay Bar Paint Saving System and the Clay Magic are two of the better consumer clays out there from what I hear. I have only used the Mothers.
What I'd try for sap on glass or paint is gum turpentine or mineral spirits... home care or paint stores have either one. Test in an inconspicuous area first, but generally it's safe to use on body paint without any problem.
You can clay afterwards (and it's a good idea to do once or twice a year), but I figure why gunk up a perfectly good clay bar for some sap... and if it's stuck-on sap (and it sounds like it is), you're going to have a hard time even with the clay bar.
Good luck!
What I'd try for sap on glass or paint is gum turpentine or mineral spirits... home care or paint stores have either one. Test in an inconspicuous area first, but generally it's safe to use on body paint without any problem.
You can clay afterwards (and it's a good idea to do once or twice a year), but I figure why gunk up a perfectly good clay bar for some sap... and if it's stuck-on sap (and it sounds like it is), you're going to have a hard time even with the clay bar.
Good luck!
08-24-2006, 04:12 AM
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RE: removal of sap?
I feel your pain... don't resort to buffing yet as you might risk damaging the surrounding paint.
Tear a little piece of paper towel or cloth to lay over a sap spot and keep it soaked for maybe 5 or 10 minutes with gum turpentine or mineral spirits and see if that loosens it up. It may take several applications. Some sap is quite nasty, but the sooner you get rid of it the better as it can do nasty things to your paint.
Good luck!
Tear a little piece of paper towel or cloth to lay over a sap spot and keep it soaked for maybe 5 or 10 minutes with gum turpentine or mineral spirits and see if that loosens it up. It may take several applications. Some sap is quite nasty, but the sooner you get rid of it the better as it can do nasty things to your paint.
Good luck!
08-24-2006, 11:18 PM
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RE: removal of sap?
i used nail polish remover and it worked good. i only used it on the glass and mirrors though so im not sure if its safe for paint but you might be able to try a little spot somewhere.
08-30-2006, 05:14 AM
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RE: removal of sap?
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i used nail polish remover and it worked good. i only used it on the glass and mirrors though so im not sure if its safe for paint but you might be able to try a little spot somewhere.
i used nail polish remover and it worked good. i only used it on the glass and mirrors though so im not sure if its safe for paint but you might be able to try a little spot somewhere.
yeah thats what my old man was telling me to do. im too lazy as i have yet to get that **** off. but one of these days when i get teh energy lol