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05-20-2005, 08:31 AM
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Pine Tree Sap/Pitch - use solvent or buff?
I realize this question must have been asked a million times here. However I did not see it in the FAQ.
I recently acquired an '89 Cougar that is in excellent condition except it was parked near pine trees and has quite a bit of sap/pine pitch on the paint. Is it best to use a solvent approach, such as bug/tar remover or kerosene? Or better to buff off with a mild compound? The paint is factory - whatever they were using back then. And the color is white. Thanks! -- Ken 
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05-20-2005, 11:29 AM
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I would avoid a buff job. Try washing it with a solution of hot water and Dawn dishwashing detergent. If that doesn't work then use a wax and grease solvent base remover like PPG DX330. Buffing will be a mess as the sap will clog up the pads.
Vince
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05-20-2005, 11:44 AM
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Olive oil is great for getting tree sap off your hands, maybe it would work on the car.
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05-20-2005, 12:18 PM
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Thanks - good replies. I will try the dawn and reducer for sure. I didn't think about the sap clogging up the pad - but that makes sense. I'll let u guys know what happens.
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05-20-2005, 12:40 PM
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Plain old isophryl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) wont hurt the paint and comes right off.
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05-20-2005, 04:03 PM
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05-20-2005, 04:16 PM
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Paint thinner (basically bug and tar remover at a fraction of the price) is a great on tree sap (they share the same chemistry!) and is very gentle on car paint.
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05-22-2005, 08:49 AM
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I have to suggest using a clay bar. Pick up a clay bar kit and follow the instructions. You will be amazed by the results. You will have to re-wax after any of the above cleanings so pick up a good carnuba wax while you're at it...
Mark
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05-22-2005, 09:12 AM
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I have used WD-40 in the past with good results.
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05-22-2005, 07:24 PM
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Always learning...and sharing what I've learned. The Scratch-Built Hot Rod.
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05-22-2005, 09:57 PM
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Use enamel thinner (mineral spirits). Lacquer thinner will take off flesh so don't uuse it!!!
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05-23-2005, 09:25 AM
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I ended up hand-rubbing the paint with Meguiars's #4. It worked great - there was a ton of crap on this paint!
Thanks again for all the input. I think next time I will try the grated cheese...!
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