Removing hardened tree sap? - Lateral-g Forums

BlackenedRR · #1 03-02-2010, 07:56 PM

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.

elitecustombody · #2 03-02-2010, 08:03 PM

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

HRBS · #3 03-02-2010, 08:08 PM

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.

BlackenedRR · #4 03-02-2010, 08:09 PM

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

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...

BlackenedRR · #5 03-02-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBS

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.

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!

djorgensen3 · #6 03-02-2010, 09:29 PM

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.

Mkelcy · #7 03-02-2010, 09:40 PM

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.

BlackenedRR · #8 03-02-2010, 09:42 PM

I'm game Mike, how do ya know?

Mkelcy · #9 03-02-2010, 09:52 PM

Pine trees in the yard; Camaro in the yard.

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

BlackenedRR · #10 03-03-2010, 07:53 AM

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.