Sap on my car!!!
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09-28-2007, 06:57 PM
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I scrape as much as I can with a razor blade (very careful), and then get a coarse rag along with some label and adhesive remover and scrub until the bottom layer is off. There may be fine scratches left in the paint afterwards depending on how long you scrub, so its always a good idea to apply some quick polishing compound and wax for original finish. good luck!
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09-28-2007, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LANDONZ
WD40 works well too
If that doesn't work..sandpaper. 
[seriously,WD40 is amazing for a multitude of things]
09-28-2007, 08:54 PM
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Clay bar, or the alcohol mix is the best, and safest way to go..
if you go the WD40 route, make sure you wash well afterwards, then rewax.
pretty severe way to attack tree sap ..
if you go the WD40 route, make sure you wash well afterwards, then rewax.
Originally Posted by Rob98LS1
I scrape as much as I can with a razor blade (very careful), and then get a coarse rag along with some label and adhesive remover and scrub until the bottom layer is off. There may be fine scratches left in the paint afterwards depending on how long you scrub, so its always a good idea to apply some quick polishing compound and wax for original finish. good luck!
- Rob
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09-29-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob98LS1
i wouldn't say severe, but thorough. I've never had a problem, and always a great finish.
obviously working for you .. but I would not recommend it to anyone.
Always use the least agressive method for defect removal.
09-29-2007, 10:44 AM
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The rubbing alchohol is the easiest/cheapest/least harmful to do. Just put some on a rag and wipe hard. It'll come off within a few decent swipes. *DO NOT TRY TO SCRAPE THE SAP OFF THE PAINT* You can and will scratch the paint. Just use a rag and wipe that **** off with the alchohol. Then just to be safe quickly wax the area.
09-29-2007, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
considering the potential for damaging your finish, versus zero chance of damage with a clay bar or alcohol/water mixture .. I would call it severe.
obviously working for you .. but I would not recommend it to anyone.
Always use the least agressive method for defect removal.
obviously working for you .. but I would not recommend it to anyone.
Always use the least agressive method for defect removal.
sometimes i forget that i have to do things as fast as possible at work and some saps just don't come off so easily with any rubbing alcohol mix. People doing it at home then ya not using a blade at all is the best way to do it.
09-30-2007, 02:01 AM
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I've run into this problem myself, I think I will try mineral spirits first hand and see how it fairs since I use it typically for any adhesive glue after removing emblems and its safe for clearcoat/paint.
