O/T pine sap removal help

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Aug 17, 2011 | 11:12 PM

fifty-two_f1

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O/T pine sap removal help

Ok, I need some help getting pine sap off of my truck. It was on there when I got it about 9 months ago. It is extremely hard and will not come off. I want to buff the truck but i would think the sap needs to be off. So have any tricks?

Aug 17, 2011 | 11:20 PM

Jeff and Nicolle

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I use wd-40 and or gasoline, then wash n wax it. I never had a problem with any paint removal. I drive a white Expedition!

Aug 18, 2011 | 10:16 AM

Moe Craig

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As long as you don't have any chips out of the paint near the sap, I would also use WD-90... WD-90 can get under the paint too, if it finds a path to fallow. How large is the puddle of sap?

Aug 18, 2011 | 10:25 AM

Mervy49

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Try a little paint thinner, or believe it or not, margarine will work too and so will coca cola.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:26 PM

truckeemtnfords

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If it is hard scrape it off with you fingernail or a plastic tool then wipe off the residue with any of the chemicals already listed here.

Aug 18, 2011 | 12:27 PM

BlueOvalRage

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Two words, Jordan. Lacquer thinner. Best thing I've found to use on clear coat. I wouldn't use it on a single stage paint, though.

Aug 18, 2011 | 10:04 PM

carnut122

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Clay bar and detailer that comes with the kit. It'll do amazing things for the rest of the finish too.

Walmart.com: Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit: Automotive