Pine Tree Sap Removal
June 13th, 2021, 09:24 PM
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Pine Tree Sap Removal
What is the best way to get pine tree sap off the paint?
I also have some on the rear window of the convertible top.
I have tried blue dawn and goof off. its better.. still lingering sap residue.
I also have some on the rear window of the convertible top.
I have tried blue dawn and goof off. its better.. still lingering sap residue.
June 14th, 2021, 02:39 PM
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Turpentine works great on chrome.
Personally, I use rubbing (isopropyl, 1-propanol) alcohol to remove pine (resin) sap.
Koda - Interesting you should mention turpentine (and, like you I don't know if it would work on paint - there are so many various paint finishes these days.) None-the-less, my point being turpentine is actually derived from/produced from pine resin/sap - it is a terpene. Turpentine may very well work, as well. There is truth (mostly) to the saying: "Likes dissolve likes"
Personally, I use rubbing (isopropyl, 1-propanol) alcohol to remove pine (resin) sap.
Koda - Interesting you should mention turpentine (and, like you I don't know if it would work on paint - there are so many various paint finishes these days.) None-the-less, my point being turpentine is actually derived from/produced from pine resin/sap - it is a terpene. Turpentine may very well work, as well. There is truth (mostly) to the saying: "Likes dissolve likes"
June 14th, 2021, 03:30 PM
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Turpentine works great on chrome.
Personally, I use rubbing (isopropyl, 1-propanol) alcohol to remove pine (resin) sap.
Koda - Interesting you should mention turpentine (and, like you I don't know if it would work on paint - there are so many various paint finishes these days.) None-the-less, my point being turpentine is actually derived from/produced from pine resin/sap - it is a terpene. Turpentine may very well work, as well. There is truth (mostly) to the saying: "Likes dissolve likes"
Personally, I use rubbing (isopropyl, 1-propanol) alcohol to remove pine (resin) sap.
Koda - Interesting you should mention turpentine (and, like you I don't know if it would work on paint - there are so many various paint finishes these days.) None-the-less, my point being turpentine is actually derived from/produced from pine resin/sap - it is a terpene. Turpentine may very well work, as well. There is truth (mostly) to the saying: "Likes dissolve likes"
June 14th, 2021, 09:11 PM
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Ice will.
One of the great understated powers of the world is a stocked 50 year old garage. There is stuff there that does wonders, with side effects if not used cautiously. Carbon tetrachloride, DDT, liquid diazinon, chlorax, gunpowder, insect powders of yesteryear, raw turpentine, acids, solvents, all sorts of fun stuff. Hell, I even have some mercury, no idea what to do with that other than a recoil tube in a gun stock.
One of the great understated powers of the world is a stocked 50 year old garage. There is stuff there that does wonders, with side effects if not used cautiously. Carbon tetrachloride, DDT, liquid diazinon, chlorax, gunpowder, insect powders of yesteryear, raw turpentine, acids, solvents, all sorts of fun stuff. Hell, I even have some mercury, no idea what to do with that other than a recoil tube in a gun stock.
June 15th, 2021, 05:23 AM
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Regular tree sap comes off with water line Sap can be pretty thick. Actually showed our porter how to clean sap yesterday oddly enough. Wax and grease remover for automotive paint also works well and you can buy a cheap gallon of the stuff at most any parts store sometimes quarts.
June 16th, 2021, 05:15 AM
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As an aside you might want to check in with your local fire station. They are constantly cleaning their equipment with something that might be universal. I do remember though when I was a kid in the mid fifties that the firemen used Kerosene.
Just a thought.
Wayne
Just a thought.
Wayne
June 17th, 2021, 07:45 AM
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Koda you think like me. Goof off will work so will lighter fluid for your Zippo if anyone uses a Zippo any more. Then there is BBQ lighter fluid it's just low grade paint thinner. Most any slow dry solvent should work.... Just my thoughts... Tedd
. Goof off will work so will lighter fluid for your Zippo if anyone uses a Zippo any more. Then there is BBQ lighter fluid it's just low grade paint thinner. Most any slow dry solvent should work.... Just my thoughts... Tedd
December 31st, 2021, 08:54 AM
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Rubbing alcohol. I use it at the shop all the time. Won't hurt paint. Soak a clean soft cloth and lightly rub it off. Works great. New fresh razor blade for overspray and sap on glass.
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