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What do you use to get rid of tree sap/pitch?
We have a 2022 Barcelona Red ORP, picked up in March of this year. I have picked up some tree sap and pitch spots which the regular car soap won't touch. I thought of using old fashioned paint thinners, but don't want to damage the finish. Any ideas?
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08-11-2022, 09:17 AM
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Goo Gone works pretty well. There are other products that work on this, just check in any auto parts store.
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Ive used rubbing alcohol for years with no ill effects. It works great.
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We have a 2022 Barcelona Red ORP, picked up in March of this year. I have picked up some tree sap and pitch spots which the regular car soap won't touch. I thought of using old fashioned paint thinners, but don't want to damage the finish. Any ideas?
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Turpentine. That is made from pine pitch. For tar use mineral spirits.
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Turpentine. That is made from pine pitch. For tar use mineral spirits.
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It doesn't mar the gloss of the paint?
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08-11-2022, 10:36 AM
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Light it on fire and start over. 
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it will strip any wax thats left on the clear coat. make sure you wax it at a minimum. there are some silicon hybrid sealants available too (step down from a ceramic coating) you can then do a old school coat of wax over the sealant for an extra barrier of protection.
https://shinesupply.com/collections/...oducts/daddy-o this stuff is easy to apply, let it set for 15 minutes after the last panel is applied, wipe off
https://shinesupply.com/collections/...applicator-8oz stack this on top.
i've had good luck using a clay bar to remove some sap but it was not easy. chemicals are better, work smarter not harder lol
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08-11-2022, 01:02 PM
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WD-40 works on alot of stuff. It's food de-gradable. I used LPS Degreaser on a paper towel just rubbed what was left from when I scraped off by stubby thumb nail.
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This stuff works great.
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Oh god don't use paint thinner... Try a clay bar...
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Oh god don't use paint thinner... Try a clay bar...
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Clay bay was a fail for me. Added to the problem.
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I had a vehicle sit under a tree for over a year while I worked on it. Once fit mechanically, there was now the issue of sap covering the vehicle, dropped from a silver maple.
I am not the type to spend hours going over my paint with Goo Gone, however a few automatic washes (with brushes) will get it off completely.
Touchless are a waste of money for stubborn sap, I wouldn’t even try it. Maybe once it’s all gone if you prefer touchless.
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I used LPS Degreaser on a paper towel just rubbed what was left from when I scraped off by stubby thumb nail.
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Speaking as one who details cars for a living, good lord, no! The degreaser spray is going to be pretty tough on a painted surface. A paper towel is only a few steps away from sandpaper. Used together on a dark color, you're going to be able to see each individual "repair" after you're done.
My advice: Isopropyl Alcohol liberally applied to a clean microfiber towel. Gently rub the area with very little pressure. Let the alcohol dissolve the sap as opposed to trying to mechanically remove it. Polish and wax / seal the entire area when done.
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WD-40 and a microfiber cloth.
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