Tree Sap Removal
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i had huge pitch spots all over my roof when i got my truck from the previous owner since he lived near a lake, i must of had over 20 huge spots i used goo gone, carb cleaner, and a mr clean magic earser to get all that crap off. then used paper towels and more goo gone followed by washing the entire truck. took a while but it worked ;\ and did no damage
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This man has it right, a good bug and tar remover can do wonders. Or, you can use a quality claybar and remove the surface contamenents(sp?).
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so would that work on the little bit of gorilla glue that dripped onto my paint? i had to gorilla glue my chrome window trim on my passenger side.
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No no no no NO! NEVER take a razor blade to your paint! What on earth makes it sound like a good idea?! This is a PERFECT way to put some nice scratches into your paint. I don't care if your trying to be "careful" or not, your are taking a nice gambel on some probably nice paint. I personally wouldn't chance something like that and possibly have to shell out a few hundred if not a few grand to repaint and properly blend the paint to look good again.
Thank you for your concern. I am careful and have no scratches where i did my sap removal. I know what i'm doing...and what I did worked wonders. Thanks for making me sound like an idiot.
#16
First off, I told you all I was a douche. Second, I am trying to help others here. Yes, you might be able to use a razor blade and not do any damage but thats a fairly big gamble there if you ask me. So why not use something that was meant to get tree sap off your car if it means doing it safely. But if you feel like using a razor blade for YOUR car is ok, then by all means go for it, just dont recomend it to others. I will just be waiting for the "Well, I need a new paint job" thread.
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I don't think he made you look like an idiot.
I do think you over-reacted a little.
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depending on the conditions such as time and weather temps... if the sap/bugs/ poo is fairly recent and the temps are normal like 70-8? just use a good CAR WASH soap, get a sponge or a towel and just soak up the CAR WASH soap and let the sponge sit on the spot for about 30 mins so go make yourself a samwich then come back and wipe away.
if the particulates are etched then follow KLC.
if the particulates are etched then follow KLC.