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Dec 8, 2004 | 01:46 PM

Robbgt

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Sap removal tips??

Anyone know an easy way to get sap off (other than not getting it on there in the first place!!) that won't dammage or fade my paint.... i got some up on top the cabin and an having truble getting it off.... thanks in advance!

Dec 8, 2004 | 03:04 PM

Pikachu

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Bug and tar remover should take it off of there for you.

Dec 8, 2004 | 04:11 PM

Robbgt

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thanks... do you think that will take my paint off 2? or will it be ok as long as i wash it off quickly there after?

Dec 8, 2004 | 05:30 PM

kawika

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I've used Pledge spray wax to remove sap and road tar.

Dec 8, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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Is the pledge wax your reffering to the wood wax?

Dec 8, 2004 | 06:50 PM

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Go to a local RV supply and get the black streak and tar remover. Takes it off and won't hurt you finish.

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Dec 8, 2004 | 06:52 PM

Robbgt

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do u mean black streak like the kind you use on fiberglass boats to remove scuff marks? i think i have some left over from my boat.

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Dec 8, 2004 | 07:35 PM

mtncrawler

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Peanut butter even removes old duct tape glue from your fingers.

Dec 8, 2004 | 09:36 PM

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Victor Frisbee

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WD40 works great for removing sap and won't harm the finish.

Dec 8, 2004 | 09:43 PM

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theres this stuff called clay magic made by auto magic they make auto detailing stuff it works great got a bunch of sap on my truck from the fires down here a couple years ago, hot sap is even harder to get off and this got it, takes overspray and road tar offf also. i belive meguires makes a similar product too. its a special spray and the clay bar works great

Dec 8, 2004 | 10:56 PM

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I agree with the miracle chemical known as WD-40.

Dec 8, 2004 | 11:00 PM

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Isopropyl

Another simple method is to use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) - also known as IPA. Melts sap away without any elbow grease.

Dec 9, 2004 | 07:59 AM

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either clay-bar or wax-shops superglaze, it will take off tree sap, road tar, just like the removers do, and you can use it in the same step. I ran a detail shop for big trucks, and tar can be a pain, you can clean it up with clay-bar as well(but if you have a a lot of fine scratches, and poor paint, I doubt you would want to waste your time)