Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
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Banned Camp
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Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
Anyone have a good way to get tree sap off paint without leaving swirls? I rode my bike into work and the designated motorcycle parking area happens to be right under a tree that drips sap. Needless to say I was not happy when I saw what looked like water drops on my tank, but instead was sap. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
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RE: Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
Most any cleaner is going to work..let it soak for a few minutes. You might try saturating a rag or towel and laying it on the areas. Remember that you will probaly remove any sealant or wax you have on there and it will need to be reapplied.
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RE: Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
Thanks guys. I appreciate the replies. I'll give it a try when I get home. Will the WD-40 hurt the paint at all? Is it safer to just stick to regular cleaner?
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WD40 do have kerosene in it..but..people have been using kerosene for years to remove tar from paint. If you do go that route just remember to re-wash with soap and water and reapply wax.
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As 3 dog said, If you use the WD 40 yu will then have to wash it off. I have always had luck getting sap off either the car or the bike with car wash soap and warm water, I personally would skip the W.D.40.
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RE: Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
Rubbing alchohal Man..End of sap with no scratches or pain harm..Old dealership prep department trick..
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RE: Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
Seriously "mayonnaise" it works fast and is easy to clean off after the sap is gone and does not affect the wax.
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RE: Need Help Getting Sap Off Tank
If any of the above dont work, go to napa, they have what they call a clay stick, follow the directions and you wont beleive the relults. A freind of mine used it on his ford truck, and I couldnt beleive the diff. looked and felt like new paint.