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Feb 24, 2007 | 08:56 AM

#31

kenv

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From: pa

RE: Tree sap

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ORIGINAL: sowaxeman

I'm jealous that you could even have a tree sap problem this time of year[8D] the only problem we have here is snow & salt [:@]

+1[:@]

Feb 24, 2007 | 09:05 AM

#32

mygt500

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From: Detroit Rock City!

RE: Tree sap

I have heard of using a razor on new paint if there is alot of imperfections in the paint (like runs and bubbles) just as he described but w/o the heat gun. But this should be done only by an experienced painter and detailer and not a novice. So yes it is bad advice but it is done and I have the video of how it is done on DVD somewhere and the guy that does it is known for detailing cars for show. This is true....really! if you don't believe me just PM me and I will get a hold of the DVD and get you the info on how to purchase it and see for yourself. When done right it is amazing (like the defect was never there) but I have never seen it done on tree sap. J

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ORIGINAL: Stickman81

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ORIGINAL: Cobra4187

Gotta a heat gun? that works great! you can even use a razer blade.

a razer blade has two sides, one side is a little rough but the other side is a bit smoother.
Slightly bend the razer blade, rought side being the inside. With the smooth side go very evenly with the paint. do that jsut do light passes and the tree sap will come off.

It might leave very fine scratches, just depends on how you do it. just a very soft cut will take that away

While you may want to take a heat gun and a razor blade to your car please don't tell someone here to do that.
It is totally irresponsible and someone will damage thier car following this advice.

You say you are a detailer in another post. Nodetailer I know would take a heat gun or a razor blade to paint, not even in the fender wells.