Pine tar
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clearfield Utah
Pine tar
Any good ways to remove pine tar and or tree sap from vert top and clearcoat?
I have two coats of Rejex on the clearcoat and Ragg top protectant on the soft top.
I am going on a trip and I want to plan on the what if's - any good advice is greatly appreciated.
I have two coats of Rejex on the clearcoat and Ragg top protectant on the soft top.
I am going on a trip and I want to plan on the what if's - any good advice is greatly appreciated.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I always like the advice that is "less", meaning, the less abrasive, chemical, or "abusive", the better. I'd say bring some claybar and detailer with you for the painted surfaces. Maybe even a very small bottle of rejex, like a travel bottle that's well-sealed so it doesn't leak.
For the top? that's a toughie. Why not call Ragg before you leave and ask them? Tell us what they say.
Before I had the Ragg on my Top, someone decided my car, overnight needed a coating of coke or some such on it. Fortunately, I caught it just after the sun came up, and after a long discussion with the hotel owner, got to use their hose and water to flush it all off. If it had sat on there all thru the hot sun, I am certain it would've stained badly.
Good luck.
For the top? that's a toughie. Why not call Ragg before you leave and ask them? Tell us what they say.
Before I had the Ragg on my Top, someone decided my car, overnight needed a coating of coke or some such on it. Fortunately, I caught it just after the sun came up, and after a long discussion with the hotel owner, got to use their hose and water to flush it all off. If it had sat on there all thru the hot sun, I am certain it would've stained badly.
Good luck.
Drifting
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Goof off works great. The wipes are handy to keep in the car. Removes tar, sap, bugs, etc.
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Team Owner
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I would expect that any good car soap like Meguiars etc would do just fine, soft brush and air dry. I have to park under a tree when I go visit my sister and am planning on putting a sheet over the vert top when I am there.
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Can't help with the top but I have personally removed from the paint with Nu Finish - might have to do it twice.
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Off topic.....with regard to "pine tar"; anyone remember George Brett's mental meltdown when his homerun was taken off the scoreboard by the homeplate umpire for too much pine tar on his bat?
That bat (with pine tar) now resides in Cooperstown.
That bat (with pine tar) now resides in Cooperstown.
Pro
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I just took some large pine tree sap drops off with denatured alcohol, it did not seem to cause any problems.
I have a lot of small specks as was considering wiping down the entire car. After this I would give it a nice coat of wax.
any problems with this idea?
I have a lot of small specks as was considering wiping down the entire car. After this I would give it a nice coat of wax.
any problems with this idea?
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My favorite is paint thinner or mineral spirits. Kerosene also works as does WD40. Start with these first. Lacquer thinner works, too, but make sure you use it one factory or fully on cured OEM paint.
Never use: MEK or acetone.
Or Scotch Bright. I had a friend remove tree sap with a Scotch Bright. I had to buff the scratches out.
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From: Kennesaw GA
Alcohol works. Actually, a number of things work. Today's OEM paints are very tough.
My favorite is paint thinner or mineral spirits. Kerosene also works as does WD40. Start with these first. Lacquer thinner works, too, but make sure you use it one factory or fully on cured OEM paint.
Never use: MEK or acetone.
Or Scotch Bright. I had a friend remove tree sap with a Scotch Bright. I had to buff the scratches out.
My favorite is paint thinner or mineral spirits. Kerosene also works as does WD40. Start with these first. Lacquer thinner works, too, but make sure you use it one factory or fully on cured OEM paint.
Never use: MEK or acetone.
Or Scotch Bright. I had a friend remove tree sap with a Scotch Bright. I had to buff the scratches out.
However, keep in mind the either will completely remove any wax from the finnish. It is a good idea to wax the area after cleaning...
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Pine Tar removal
My wifes aunt has a house in Destin Fl. with NO garage.She parks under pine trees and when I visit ,my job is to remove the pine tar!I've tried everything........trust me alcohol disolves it very quickly.