getting tree sap off the rag top.
03-20-2008, 07:32 AM
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curtisc- welcome to the w&w!!
the key is to soften the sap enough so you can get it off...
and anything that will soften sap can damage vinyl (your top), so do this with care. test on an edge if you can first-
mineral spirits with a towel, or maybe a brush is a good choice (again watch what it is doing to your top and try to keep it on the sap as much as possible). sap can also be removed by using a water-soluble paint brush cleaner, or bacon grease or lard. rub it on, and off comes the sap.
other more strange choices include mayonnaise, lighter fluid, wd-40, rubbing alcohol, or even skin-so-soft bath oil.
the best product choice depends on the type of sap, so i would first try what you have from the list above... if that doesnt help, then try the next thing.
and hey, let us know what you try and how it goes... if you can get pics we love those too (before, during after, whatever)!!
guess you wont be parking under that tree again? !! (car covers are easier to clean than vinyl tops, imo).
the key is to soften the sap enough so you can get it off...
and anything that will soften sap can damage vinyl (your top), so do this with care. test on an edge if you can first-
mineral spirits with a towel, or maybe a brush is a good choice (again watch what it is doing to your top and try to keep it on the sap as much as possible). sap can also be removed by using a water-soluble paint brush cleaner, or bacon grease or lard. rub it on, and off comes the sap.
other more strange choices include mayonnaise, lighter fluid, wd-40, rubbing alcohol, or even skin-so-soft bath oil.
the best product choice depends on the type of sap, so i would first try what you have from the list above... if that doesnt help, then try the next thing.
and hey, let us know what you try and how it goes... if you can get pics we love those too (before, during after, whatever)!!
guess you wont be parking under that tree again? !! (car covers are easier to clean than vinyl tops, imo).
03-20-2008, 08:39 AM
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gentlemen, thank you for the warm welcome.
I'll post up some before and after pics!
i have a feeling my car is going to smell like a greasy diner after i hit it w/ the bacon grease and mayonaise
I'll post up some before and after pics!
i have a feeling my car is going to smell like a greasy diner after i hit it w/ the bacon grease and mayonaise
03-20-2008, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CurtisC,Mar 20 2008, 08:39 AM
gentlemen, thank you for the warm welcome.
I'll post up some before and after pics!
i have a feeling my car is going to smell like a greasy diner after i hit it w/ the bacon grease and mayonaise
I'll post up some before and after pics!
i have a feeling my car is going to smell like a greasy diner after i hit it w/ the bacon grease and mayonaise
picnic time on the top of your car!!
and agree with ubetit- hot water can soften the sap too
look foward to your pics and report!
03-21-2008, 03:23 AM
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man i've had this issue for quite some time now. tried rubbing alcohol, wd40, bug & tar remover, etc. but i guess i should give that hot water a shot 
first and last time i park under a tree....
first and last time i park under a tree....
07-04-2018, 10:51 AM
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thanks
Everyone have great disscussion.
keep it up
good work! i am looking for a good steamer . please help me out.
thanks !!!
keep it up
good work! i am looking for a good steamer . please help me out.
thanks !!!
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09-18-2018, 09:48 AM
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I've used lacquer thinner on old hard tree sap, it smells just like nail polish remover. just be careful on how much you use, i add a little bit on an old rag or t-shirt and dab and wipe off the sap.
11-01-2018, 03:04 PM
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I have a detailing business and that is what I use. Never used it on the soft top. I would worry about discoloration as it is strong solvent.
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