MacStang Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I recently took my Shelby on a road trip and it came back with patches of sap on the paint and stripes. Does anyone know what to use to get that crap off without damaging the paint or the stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I use WD40 and let it soak in before wiping it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I'd be careful using WD-40. The solvents can be pretty harsh. I believe it contains either naptha or toluene, both of which can damage paint. I recommend using a commercial tar remover that is made for removing substances from automotive paint. You can also try a d-limonene-based (i.e. orange peel oil) cleaner. D-limonene is very good at breaking down organic matter. It can be a bit harsh on finishes depending on the concentration, so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 a couple applications of hot water and perhaps a hot wet towel to let it loosen up might do the trick. regardless of what you do or use, I'd rewax and or perhaps clay bar the affected area. In my opinion. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonebadbone Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Simple Green Should do the trick and will not hurt the finish. I use it on the wheels and it hasn't hurt the clear coat on them. I have also used it to clean valve covers and miscellaneous parts that were painted and no adverse affects. Worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 turtle wax bug and tar remover works great on paint. Don't put it on stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTpower Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 WD40 on the paint works like magic but not on the stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aobrien Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I recommend using a clay bar and then rewaxing. The clay bar will be the least abrasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Liquid Dawn and warm water should take it off without harming anything. You will have to rewax as the Dawn can remove the wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing530000 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 the best thing i found for trees sap so far has been rubbing alcohol. my car was covered by hundreds of tiny spots of pine tree sap after a wind storm blew my car cover off. i used it on my paint and my vinyl graphics with no damage. i then also used it on my black mustang to take large old dryed spots off again with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sunshine Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I used Goo Gone to take sun-dried and hardened bubble gum off my girlfriend's Buick Regal that her 4 year old left on the outside rear passenger window and door. Worked like a charm with some moderate buffing and didn't damage paint or clearcoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 A little 40 grit sandpaper will do wonders on the sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Steel wool will take it right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStang Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks for the replies, I tried the Turtle Wax bug and tar stuff and it worked really good on the sap over the painted areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kincobra Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Steel wool will take it right off. steel wool ??????????? are you kidding do you want to remove tree sap or make new scratches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kincobra Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 liquid lustre. remember that stuff? still around if you can find it but got tree sap on my black truck once and that liquid lustre took it off very easily :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 steel wool ??????????? are you kidding do you want to remove tree sap or make new scratches I still think the 40 grit will do a better job - and quicker too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under10 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I still think the 40 grit will do a better job - and quicker too! I like an angle grinder myself...even faster than 40 grit but still gentle enough for your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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