How do I remove tree sap?
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Joined: May 2008
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From: South Jersey
RE: How do I remove tree sap?
ORIGINAL: asatguy
I would not use Polishing Compound.
If the sap is dry/hard, try picking it off with your fingernail. If there are too many spots, try Bug 'n Tar remover. Available at your local auto parts store or Walmart.
I would not use Polishing Compound.
If the sap is dry/hard, try picking it off with your fingernail. If there are too many spots, try Bug 'n Tar remover. Available at your local auto parts store or Walmart.
Gunk Tar &\\; Bug remover Walmart $2 \\;
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Republic of Texas
RE: How do I remove tree sap?
ORIGINAL: clayguy
I now have zillions of tiny droplets of tree sap on the windshield and fairing. Anybody know how to get this stuff off without scratching the plastic or removing paint in the process?
I now have zillions of tiny droplets of tree sap on the windshield and fairing. Anybody know how to get this stuff off without scratching the plastic or removing paint in the process?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,661
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
RE: How do I remove tree sap?
ORIGINAL: SG 1
soap and water
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cant believe this went through, havnt been able to post for 2 weeks
soap and water
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cant believe this went through, havnt been able to post for 2 weeks
Now that I know I can post, I've never seen tree sap that I couldn't wash off with a good soap and water wash job. \\;Did it stay on for days or what?
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From: New England
RE: How do I remove tree sap?
ORIGINAL: clayguy
...Anybody know how to get this stuff off without scratching the plastic or removing paint in the process?...
...Anybody know how to get this stuff off without scratching the plastic or removing paint in the process?...
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 352
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From: Washington
RE: How do I remove tree sap?
Try peeing on it. Nobody suggested that yet. Somebody had to be a smartass....
I would try the goof-off or alcohol...those sound like reasonable solutions.
I would try the goof-off or alcohol...those sound like reasonable solutions.
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