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BILL
11-26-2006, 06:57 PM
My niece parked her car under a pine tree and has this sap or hard sticky gum that dropped on it....i tryed to picked it off but to no avail, is there a solvent or something to remove this stuff???

its about the size of a pea all over the car.....
ryandamartini
11-26-2006, 07:30 PM
3m Adhesive Remover.

The stuffs magic, I swear its awesome! :D
Reddwarf
11-26-2006, 07:49 PM
I had paint splatters on the lower panels behind the front wheels, someone on the board (Twinkride101 & Bill) suggested Paint Thinner. It worked great. Don't know if it would work for the tree sap, but maybe.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1073&highlight=paint

Good luck!
Whitethunder46
11-26-2006, 07:57 PM
My sister had this problem, and it was pretty much dried. I just clay barred the area, and it worked great!
ryandamartini
11-26-2006, 08:34 PM
I had paint splatters on the lower panels behind the front wheels, someone on the board (Twinkride101 & Bill) suggested Paint Thinner. It worked great. Don't know if it would work for the tree sap, but maybe.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1073&highlight=paint

Good luck!

I just cannot suggest paint thinner for your problem. FOr sap, 3M Adhesive Remover will more than take care of it. Or you can clay it off.
BILL
11-27-2006, 07:31 AM
thanks guys.......i have some acetone......maybe i"ll try ......also
ScottB
11-27-2006, 07:31 AM
Bug Squash for recent sap. Tarminator and 3M Wax/Adhesive Remover for the older stuff.
sparkie
11-27-2006, 08:01 PM
Bug Squash for recent sap. Tarminator and 3M Wax/Adhesive Remover for the older stuff.

Are you referring to Stoner Tarminator?
Reddwarf
11-27-2006, 08:12 PM
Bug Squash for recent sap. Tarminator and 3M Wax/Adhesive Remover for the older stuff.

oh yeah! I forgot about PB Bug Squash!
ryandamartini
11-27-2006, 08:34 PM
thanks guys.......i have some acetone......maybe i"ll try ......also

NoooooooO
supercharged
11-28-2006, 01:50 AM
thanks guys.......i have some acetone......maybe i"ll try ......also
No, don't use any acetone, it will remove your clearcoat.
supercharged
11-28-2006, 01:55 AM
Bug Squash for recent sap. Tarminator and 3M Wax/Adhesive Remover for the older stuff.
:iagree:
Many time I perked under trees, and tree sap was removed by just washing a car. First, presoak it with a foam gun.
If it wont work, add some bug squash to your wash (I usually wash car with Megs NXT in that case, but presoak it with foam gun and Poorboy's SS&S).
If that still doens't work then Spray the affected area with Bug Squash or Tarminator.
Remember, you will need to rewax, as these products will remove any wax or sealant.

Good luck.