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ok I bought a truck from a guy inwhich it has some like tree sapp like stuff on the roof of the truck. The guy told me it was a coke (soda) that had been wasted. I tried today to wash it off with some of my wolfgang detailing products and nothing this stuff is like glue. My question is what could I use to get this stuff off without damaging the paint thanks newbie.....
 
Plastic razor blade (AGO used to sell them), Goo Gone, Mineral Spirits, Tarminator, basically anything that can remove tree sap would probably work.
 
If you have access to a steamer it will help soften or remove the contaminant.
 
kevinl34 said:
ok I bought a truck from a guy inwhich it has some like tree sapp like stuff on the roof of the truck. The guy told me it was a coke (soda) that had been wasted. I tried today to wash it off with some of my wolfgang detailing products and nothing this stuff is like glue. My question is what could I use to get this stuff off without damaging the paint thanks newbie.....
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I strongly recommend the 3M Abrasive Remover (Red and White Tall can). I got it today and it took off sap off a Acura RDX and the Sap was on that car for like 4 months and came off with ease and did not hurt the paint. I will keep that in stock now.
 
Definitely a plastic razor blade like somebody else mentioned. If regular bug and tar remover won't do it, try enamel reducer. It will definitely remove the sap. Sometimes it will very slightly dull the finish and you will need to lightly polish the spot. I use enamel reducer to remove the adhesive after I remove trim or decals from a customers vehicle. Works very quickly.
 
goo gone. dont let sit to long. re apply if it is not gone. re apply wax/sealant when done.
 
ReflectiveAuto said:
I strongly recommend the 3M Abrasive Remover (Red and White Tall can). I got it today and it took off sap off a Acura RDX and the Sap was on that car for like 4 months and came off with ease and did not hurt the paint. I will keep that in stock now.
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If you meant to say " 3M adhesive remover" I totally agree, I used it to remove the adhesive left from the clear car bra that I removed.


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I would try clay first and go from there. My sisters car was covered in tree sap, I tried several different cleaners and the clay bar worked wonders.
 
Infinitiman said:
If you meant to say " 3M adhesive remover" I totally agree, I used it to remove the adhesive left from the clear car bra that I removed.


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:iagree: Have you tried clay first?
 
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