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Gordo 12-02-2014 05:16 PM

Removing Pine Tree Sap?
 
Had to park the Thunder under a pine tree for a while. Now I have sap drops all over the deck. I've tried dish soap, acetone, WD-40, and some fancy gel-cleaner from West Marine, Nothing seems to touch the sap. My other thoughts are diesel fuel, charcoal lighter fluid, or a friend suggest "Goof-Off". Any other ideas?

vbot24 12-02-2014 05:42 PM

Bug and tar remover by turtle wax. Works great on pine sap

Feverz29 12-02-2014 07:04 PM

Goo Gone and also agree with vbot

Jonesyfxr 12-02-2014 07:07 PM

I've used acetone before with no issues.

GoodTrade 2750 12-02-2014 08:03 PM

Gasoline on a clean rag is economical and works great. It (along with all the others) will remove wax so be sure to wax her back up after clean-up!

ROB FREEMAN 12-02-2014 08:28 PM

the best of the bestt never no matter what park under trees .... frikken nightmare ...

abmotorman 12-02-2014 08:44 PM

Clorox Cleanup. Spray on cool dry surface and watch it melt in 10 minutes. Scrub, rinse and hit again if needed. Works great.

BigDawgChallenge 12-02-2014 08:52 PM

Hottest water you can get through your garden hose is what a automotive paint guy told me.

Gordo 12-02-2014 08:59 PM


Originally Posted by ROB FREEMAN (Post 4229127)
the best of the best never no matter what park under trees .... frikken nightmare ...

My boats always lived in a shop and never lived out of cover... until I moved to Florida. It seems owning your own shop/barn down here is only for the rich & famous?
Anyway, I bought a nice full cover some time ago, but STILL trying to get the sap off. I realize I ain't reel smartt these dayz, :crazy: so I figured I would go to those who knew.
Thanks for the ideas!

Bondo 12-03-2014 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by Gordo (Post 4229012)
Had to park the Thunder under a pine tree for a while. Now I have sap drops all over the deck. I've tried dish soap, acetone, WD-40, and some fancy gel-cleaner from West Marine, Nothing seems to touch the sap. My other thoughts are diesel fuel, charcoal lighter fluid, or a friend suggest "Goof-Off". Any other ideas?

Ayuh,.... Use Butter,..... The kind ya slather onto yer toast in the mornin',.....

Butter will dissolve pine pitch, spruce pitch 'n fir pitch,....

Then clean with soap, 'n water to get rid of the greasiness of the Butter,....


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