Cleaning / Detailing Question

Muff · 06-22-2006, 12:41 PM

Two birds with one stone.

How do you....

1. Remove tree sap >.<! (I parked my Ford Escort under a pine tree)
2. Remove stock decals (i.e emblems)
- I ripped em off now I got glue up there how do you get it off?

Licht · 06-22-2006, 01:37 PM

you should be able to remove both of those with a good bug and tar remover or goo-gone.

GiveMeBreak · 06-22-2006, 03:13 PM

3M Ahesive Remover, and I believe wally world has it near their paints

Muff · 06-22-2006, 04:59 PM

Never heared of Wally World but Ill give that bug and tar remover a shot.

dillon_b12 · 06-22-2006, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man

Never heared of Wally World but Ill give that bug and tar remover a shot.

Wally World=Wal-Mart

Muff · 06-22-2006, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dillon_b12

Wally World=Wal-Mart

O well, funny, In Ct I never heared anyone say .. "Yo lets go to Wally World!" or "Wally World has new sales, lets go!" lol.

samueljackson · 06-22-2006, 11:52 PM

clay bar

bunit20 · 06-23-2006, 01:42 AM

GASOLINE, just make sure u wax over it when ur done, and tree sap sucks ass, id have to see it to judge

Muff · 06-23-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bunit20

GASOLINE, just make sure u wax over it when ur done, and tree sap sucks ass, id have to see it to judge

Its not that bad, its just falls on my window when I park under the pine tree in the yard. It just gets annoying when you run the wipers and BANG its still there, like you never did anything .. perfect. Looking at you through YOUR window with evil eyes >.<!

samueljackson · 06-24-2006, 09:37 PM

shuld i rpt....clay bar.

gas doesnt dound like a very good idea. i dont care how bad it is. say goodbye to ur clear coat and possibly ur paint if u try that.

Eight433 · 06-24-2006, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by samueljackson

shuld i rpt....clay bar.

gas doesnt dound like a very good idea. i dont care how bad it is. say goodbye to ur clear coat and possibly ur paint if u try that.

your paint will be fine. you've never dribled or seen anyone dribble gas down the side when re fueling?

you can even rub it down with thinner, acetone, mineral spirits, etc. if you wanted to, long as you dont let it soak. paint is pretty tough when it cures.... unless its a crappy paint job anyways.

wd-40 takes alot of junk off paint too... no matter what you use, you'll want to rewax the entire affected area when you're done.

The Griff · 06-26-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man

Two birds with one stone.

How do you....

1. Remove tree sap >.<! (I parked my Ford Escort under a pine tree)
2. Remove stock decals (i.e emblems)
- I ripped em off now I got glue up there how do you get it off?

Over spray removal clay & glass cleaner for the sap & tar and bugs

as for the stock decals a heat gun or blow dryer and a good thumb(prepare for blisters) and cleans the residue off with adhesive remover or and high volume alcohol

The Griff · 06-26-2006, 06:55 PM

or any clay bar i guess my bad(worked detail at a car dealership for 2 years)

Meed · 06-27-2006, 01:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man

Its not that bad, its just falls on my window when I park under the pine tree in the yard. It just gets annoying when you run the wipers and BANG its still there, like you never did anything .. perfect. Looking at you through YOUR window with evil eyes >.<!

so the sap is only on your windows? If thats the case I would just use a sharp razor blade to scrape it off. If its on your paint, as the others have said, a clay bar would work

MsLowS10 · 07-15-2006, 10:59 PM

for tree sap use ammonia

blazerboy97 · 07-20-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man

O well, funny, In Ct I never heared anyone say .. "Yo lets go to Wally World!" or "Wally World has new sales, lets go!" lol.

\

thats because we are yankees and of course its CT....

Goof off works on the glue residue.

06-22-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
Muff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,116 Location: New Haven, CT User is: OffLine	Cleaning / Detailing Question Two birds with one stone. How do you.... 1. Remove tree sap >.<! (I parked my Ford Escort under a pine tree) 2. Remove stock decals (i.e emblems) - I ripped em off now I got glue up there how do you get it off?
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06-22-2006, 01:37 PM	#2
Licht FULL THROTTLE Age: 24 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 365 Location: Clinton Township/Midland MI User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question you should be able to remove both of those with a good bug and tar remover or goo-gone.
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06-22-2006, 03:13 PM	#3
GiveMeBreak 98' Cowl Induction Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 471 Location: North Smithfield RI User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question 3M Ahesive Remover, and I believe wally world has it near their paints
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06-22-2006, 04:59 PM	#4
Muff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,116 Location: New Haven, CT User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Never heared of Wally World but Ill give that bug and tar remover a shot.
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06-22-2006, 06:06 PM	#5
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man Never heared of Wally World but Ill give that bug and tar remover a shot. Wally World=Wal-Mart
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06-22-2006, 09:23 PM	#6
Muff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,116 Location: New Haven, CT User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by dillon_b12 Wally World=Wal-Mart O well, funny, In Ct I never heared anyone say .. "Yo lets go to Wally World!" or "Wally World has new sales, lets go!" lol.
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06-22-2006, 11:52 PM	#7
samueljackson Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,464 Location: burb of detroit User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question clay bar
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06-23-2006, 01:42 AM	#8
bunit20 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 968 Location: Dayton ohio attend wright state university User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question GASOLINE, just make sure u wax over it when ur done, and tree sap sucks ass, id have to see it to judge
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06-23-2006, 01:23 PM	#9
Muff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,116 Location: New Haven, CT User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by bunit20 GASOLINE, just make sure u wax over it when ur done, and tree sap sucks ass, id have to see it to judge Its not that bad, its just falls on my window when I park under the pine tree in the yard. It just gets annoying when you run the wipers and BANG its still there, like you never did anything .. perfect. Looking at you through YOUR window with evil eyes >.<!
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06-24-2006, 09:37 PM	#10
samueljackson Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,464 Location: burb of detroit User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question shuld i rpt....clay bar. gas doesnt dound like a very good idea. i dont care how bad it is. say goodbye to ur clear coat and possibly ur paint if u try that.
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06-24-2006, 09:45 PM	#11
Eight433 Rollin` Proud on 15's Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Birch Run, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by samueljackson shuld i rpt....clay bar. gas doesnt dound like a very good idea. i dont care how bad it is. say goodbye to ur clear coat and possibly ur paint if u try that. your paint will be fine. you've never dribled or seen anyone dribble gas down the side when re fueling? you can even rub it down with thinner, acetone, mineral spirits, etc. if you wanted to, long as you dont let it soak. paint is pretty tough when it cures.... unless its a crappy paint job anyways. wd-40 takes alot of junk off paint too... no matter what you use, you'll want to rewax the entire affected area when you're done.
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06-26-2006, 06:54 PM	#12
The Griff Fronkensteen Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17,164 Location: Minnesota User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man Two birds with one stone. How do you.... 1. Remove tree sap >.<! (I parked my Ford Escort under a pine tree) 2. Remove stock decals (i.e emblems) - I ripped em off now I got glue up there how do you get it off? Over spray removal clay & glass cleaner for the sap & tar and bugs as for the stock decals a heat gun or blow dryer and a good thumb(prepare for blisters) and cleans the residue off with adhesive remover or and high volume alcohol
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06-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#13
The Griff Fronkensteen Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17,164 Location: Minnesota User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question or any clay bar i guess my bad(worked detail at a car dealership for 2 years)
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06-27-2006, 01:51 AM	#14
Meed iheartbeer Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 450 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man Its not that bad, its just falls on my window when I park under the pine tree in the yard. It just gets annoying when you run the wipers and BANG its still there, like you never did anything .. perfect. Looking at you through YOUR window with evil eyes >.<! so the sap is only on your windows? If thats the case I would just use a sharp razor blade to scrape it off. If its on your paint, as the others have said, a clay bar would work
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07-15-2006, 10:59 PM	#15
MsLowS10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question for tree sap use ammonia
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07-20-2006, 02:19 PM	#16
blazerboy97 bmx minitrucker Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 213 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Cleaning / Detailing Question Quote: Originally Posted by Muffin Man O well, funny, In Ct I never heared anyone say .. "Yo lets go to Wally World!" or "Wally World has new sales, lets go!" lol. \ thats because we are yankees and of course its CT.... Goof off works on the glue residue.
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