Removing hardened tree sap?
 

Ok, so the guy I bought my truck from let tree sap just sit forever on the paint. I got it all off the aluminum fuel cell in the bed, using a drywall sanding sponge. I'd REALLY like to not use it on the paint though... LOL!!! Any tried and true techniques for doing it at home? If worst comes to worst, I will sand it down and just have the whole truck cleared again I guess.

Lacquer thinner on soft cloth wipes it off in few wipes,just don't scrub or keep the cloth on paint longer than few seconds at a time

Apply even heat (not direct heat) from a small household soldering torch from about 10" away. Once it gets soft use a product called Goof Off. You should be able to find it at any Lowes Home Improvement store. Its extremely safe on all finishes and wipes off very easily.

Thanks Stefan, I'll give it a try tomorrow.:cheers:


Here's what I'm dealing with. Basically every surface of the truck facing up looks like this, so I've got my work cut out for me...
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...R/DSC00246.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...R/DSC00247.jpg

Ahhh, more ideas!! This is why I love lat-g! Well I'll keep it updated on who's idea I used to get it all off, guess I'll owe that person a case of their favorite beverage!

try this
 

Try some goof off or goo gone. They are in an orange bottle. I had an issue with wind noise on my z71 and my shop left duct tape across the top of windshield weather stripping and I didn't notice it for a week (it was a troubleshooting technique I guess). I know I should have noticed it sooner....duh. Anyway I used some of this and the duct tape goo just wiped off in one pass. It may take you a little elbow work but it won't damage the paint I don't think. Give it a try...it's cheap enough.

What you've got is resin. Soldering flux is resin. Get some soldering flux remover and what you've got will wipe off like magic. Ask me how I know.

I'm game Mike, how do ya know?:D

Pine trees in the yard; Camaro in the yard.

By the way, you might try washing that poor truck before using the flux remover.:yes:

Ahhh, that poor Camaro!! Well my new fuel cell should be here Friday, as soon as it's in I'm gonna take this dirty beast down the street to the car wash and get at it with some real pressured water. I already sprayed it down with the hose here at home, so most of the bird bombs and dust are gone now.

How about a clay bar?!
I've used a similar product to a clay bar for road tar and it worked great. Here is a link to the stuff, expensive, but the best out there, in my opinion. Actually, this stuff works like a clay bar, but is 100 times easier. GOOD LUCK!!:thumbsup:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ult-3200-3322.html

make sure to wash the truck first,

tone2SS, claybar will not work on chunks of sap ,it's made to remove small particles.

Wash it real good, then try a clay bar or a little bit of reducer.:thumbsup: the big chunks should come off when you wash it. If that doesn't work try a sandblaster:rolleyes:

I've used Goo Gone, Goof Off, and kerosene with great results in the past. I've also heard WD-40 works great but I've never used it

80 grit. Sap all gone. :D

Try turtle wax bug and tar remover. I've had pretty good luck with it. WD-40 on a clean rag does wonders also.

I'll have to try to remember that next time i get some stuck on my car:unibrow:

What? It works!:D Now if you want to keep any paint on the car I do not suggest you listen to me. Ever.:_paranoid