Sap Removal
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:16
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John R (SA)
Any thoughts on how to get sap off a bonnet? Other than getting the pocket knife out and scraping it off, which does work but doesn't to much for the paint job.
The sap sets very hard. Bugger of a thing. Would be grateful for some ideas.
Cheers,
John
Reply By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:22
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:22
pure gum turpetine might work..not mineral turps
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:48
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:48
courtesy of Meguiars
As long as the sap hasn’t dried & etched into the paint surface it usually can be removed with warm wash solution and rinsed off. However, if it has dried/hardened on the surface, Meguiar’s Quik Clay Detailing System (G1116) is designed to grab these bonded contaminants and remove them without scratching the finish. After using the Quik Clay System we recommend you reapply your favorite Meguiar’s wax/polish.
god only knows what a qick clay system is
on the pure turps bit..its made from trees
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Reply By: snow - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:22
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:22
Eucalyptus oil might be worth a try...
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Follow Up By: snow - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:23
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:23
too quick for me Mr No. 1, :-)
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:31
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:31
yeah...but am correct
and dont call me Mr...its Sir...nah just kidding
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Reply By: rooster1070 - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:40
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 11:40
If its small blobs you could try a clay bar. Autobarn or any good auto
shop should know what you are talking about.
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Reply By: Tim@Stratford - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:09
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:09
After a trip away I ended up with a clear sticky sap stuck on the bonnet of my truck. The car shampoo didn't work - just gave the sap a dirty appearance. Ended up trying methylated spirits and it came off straight away. No marks left and no rubbing/buffing required.
Tim - Stratford.
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:19
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:19
Tim - are you at the Stratford near Cairns/Freshwater?
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Follow Up By: Tim@Stratford - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 15:37
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 15:37
Patrol22,
Stratford (upon Avon) in Gippsland, Victoria, just below the High Country :-)
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Reply By: howesy - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:29
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:29
I use car lack 68. it's cheaper than meguires and one bottle does all it's the polish itself, no 2 step operation and no abrasives. Been using it for 25 years and haven't found one better yet.
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Reply By: Member - Uncle (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:38
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 12:38
G'day John, my friend at the detailing
shop in town uses boiling
water to soften it up, then scrapes the rest off with a plastic scraper of some sort, then finishes it off with a polish. Those drive thru car washes are no good either, they take the layer of clear laquer after numerous visits, resulting in very dull paint work and the
water just wont bead anymore.!
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