Can't get sap off

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Boston Man

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I need some help getting tree sap off my paint. I think it's tree sap. It's clear/yellow/cloudy colored.



I've tried isoproyl alcohol, claybar, fingernail, Meg's APC 10:1 and full strength. I soaked a rag in APC and let it rest on the sap. Still wouldnt come off. What else can I try? I cant find tarminator anywhere local.



Thanks
 
RaskyR1 said:
Try Isopropyl Alcohol
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I tried it a couple months ago and nothing happened. I tried it again just now and it worked (I know it's a long time). I just damped a tissue and lightly rubbed onto the sap. Before, i was trying to use my nail with the dampened tissue.



Thanks
 
Look into Prepsol(DuPont) or DX440(PPG). Their both wax and grease removers. If your new to detailing, make sure you read up on both of these. It's not advised for the novice.
 
Boston Man said:
I tried it a couple months ago and nothing happened. I tried it again just now and it worked (I know it's a long time). I just damped a tissue and lightly rubbed onto the sap. Before, i was trying to use my nail with the dampened tissue.



Thanks
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Glad it worked for you. It's usually the first thing I will try since it's cheap, safe, and readily available. I will usually spray it on and let it soak for a few second and then gently rub with a soft towel soaked in IPA. ;)
 
a heat gun works great with a plastic razor blade, or you can use laquer thinner on a mf, it works well too.
 
SLX Denautured Alcohol works great. I've used it on fabric convertible tops, paint, glass, trim. I just pour some on a microfiber and rub the sap away. You need to change spots on the MF frequently though since it dissolves the sap on the MF and will leave a sticky film behind after you clean up several spots.



FWIW, I find tarminator great on tar but not very effective on sap. WD-40 is the same. IPA doesn't work great on old, hard sap either. If it's soft, many of the above will work decent, as will clay. But big, hard globs are much more work and the denautured alcohol works the best for me.
 
You have to place an old microfiber on the sap, soak it with alcohol and let it set for a minute or two, then gently rub to remove. It's best to do this in a heated area or on a warm day outdoors. If it is cold outside, it will take a lot longer.



Personally, I use Solv-All from Car Products.. it is similar to DuPont's Prep Sol.
 
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