Eucalyptus (Gum Tree) sap on duco
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 19:15
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I parked the Hilux under gum trees for a few days recently and now have heaps (and heaps) of brown stains on the paint, which I assume are from tree sap. Doesn't wash off. Unfortunately I left it on for about a week before I got around to cleaning it off. I've tried polishing off with the Maguires polish I use. With lots of elbow grease I can get a fair bit of it off, but not all.
I could use a harsher polish or cutting compound to get it off, but is there a simpler way that will not be so tough on the paint finish?
Reply By: age - Monday, Apr 10, 2006 at 08:12
Monday, Apr 10, 2006 at 08:12
I use a product called SOLVEX. It is a polish that leaves a diamond hard finish. Removes sap and the like when applying and makes removal so easy next time it happens. I mainly use this product to protect duco from scratches and the salt when on
the beach (truck has done 16 years of solid beach work and still looks great). Saw it demonstrated on a stall at boat show ands thought it was a gimmick (guy put some on a bonnet and set fire to it with petrol then polished the scorch marks off). The guy gave me a trial bottle because I was still suss on it and never looked back since. Also use it on boat and esky's etc. Available from mail order - Google Solvex. Supplier is based at
Tweed Heads. About $10/litre, but goes a long way and only needs applying twice a year.
Cheers
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