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General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: micky mouse on September 27, 2014, 14:08:01 PM

Title: Any ideas how to remove sap from a car?
Post by: micky mouse on September 27, 2014, 14:08:01 PM

I have a listed pine tree which over hangs from the church next door over our drive,our cars are covered in sap from the tree and ive tried everything to remove this stuff which is sticky in the summer and drys hard in the winter.Because the tree is listed it can not be pruned or cut down,but its really messed our cars up.Does anyone out there have a solution to the removal of this stuff,i have tried most things including white spirit,any suggestions would be appreciated,thanks.

Title: Re: Any ideas how to remove sap from a car?
Post by: JohnF on September 27, 2014, 14:40:48 PM

Used WD40 in the past with good results.  Also, acetone (nail varnish remover) apparently works. 

JF

Title: Re: Any ideas how to remove sap from a car?
Post by: Steve A on September 27, 2014, 16:31:11 PM

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Title: Re: Any ideas how to remove sap from a car?
Post by: KKOB on September 27, 2014, 19:09:55 PM

Also worth trying diesel to dissolve it and then a T-Cut like product.

Title: Re: Any ideas how to remove sap from a car?
Post by: micky mouse on September 27, 2014, 19:46:37 PM

Thanks for the replies I will endeavour to purchase and try all items that you have recommended,how ever if one or other works I will still be trying to get this stuff off this time next weekend its that bad,thanks again people much appreciated.