don Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 try using a cold wet towel. then follow with detailer. works good for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 XQIZT Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Butter....seriously...dab a good pat of butter on the offending area and let it sit...obviously do it in the shade on a cool surface. It wipes right off with mininal effort. MrHot88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Butter....seriously...dab a good pat of butter on the offending area and let it sit...obviously do it in the shade on a cool surface. It wipes right off with mininal effort. Thank you very much, when visiting my parents in Vermont I find lots of sap and this will come in very handy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gymrat7953 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 small cotton ball ( stole from wife ) with small amout of alcohol ( called rubbing alcohol but don't rub it ) - dab it on tree sap and it'll come right off. I learned this from getting tree sap on my black SRT8 . of course wax after you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 small cotton ball ( stole from wife ) with small amout of alcohol ( called rubbing alcohol but don't rub it ) - dab it on tree sap and it'll come right off. I learned this from getting tree sap on my black SRT8 . of course wax after you're finished. I tried that and failed! I put small swirls in my hood of my 98 Dakota doing that, I got the idea from my friends father who said it works great! I must be doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Good Idea Hope i never need to use. But now i have them in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Cold water huh? I've always used warm liquids to soften sap, but in most cases I just go with a spritz of a IPA (not the beer) diluted 1:1 or 2:1 and it practically dissolves the sap... only thing you need to do is follow up with at least revive and an application of wax/sealant as the alcohol will take the protection right off the surface along with the sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 blackberrypilot Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 WD40, don't waste your time with anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mick Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Will any of the above work on a convertible top? My wife said a co worker asked if I could take a look at here vert, she said it has tree sap on it. Before I even look at the roof I figured I ask here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mick Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Will any of the above work on a convertible top? My wife said a co worker asked if I could take a look at here vert, she said it has tree sap on it. Before I even look at the roof I figured I ask here first. Anyone? Will wd40 work on a vert top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 whiterp199 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I am no expert on verts, but I would be afraid to spray WD40 on fabric. Maybe some leather and interior cleaner can take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mick Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sandra Dee Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Anyone? Will wd40 work on a vert top? I used "Raggtopp" to clean my fabric top-it cleaned everything off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Madaman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 WD40, don't waste your time with anything else What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew; I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do.... probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you... When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. WD-40 uses: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!) 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers... 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. 37. Florida ’s favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL. <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> MrHot88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Ryan Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ^-- Great read! So when people take fish oil capsules its safe to say they are taking WD-40 pills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 My solution... Dont park under a tree. needham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jeebalow Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I always wondered what WD-40 Stands for! Thanks for that! I will try it on a severely hard water spotted shower door and post results in a different thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 am I the only one who uses a flat tip screwdriver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jeebalow Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 am I the only one who uses a flat tip screwdriver? A razor blade work nicely on glass, but I would never take a screwdriver to my paint (on purpose). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm referring to the paint.. sometimes if its just a quick spot, I use my Wedding ring and spit.. works like a charm and removes the sap instantly! I would use the platic razor blades I have for the glass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redvenm Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 i'm referring to the paint.. Sometimes if its just a quick spot, i use my wedding ring and spit.. Works like a charm and removes the sap instantly! I would use the platic razor blades i have for the glass.. huh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LDM Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 huh??? I guess Nick's sarcasm doesn't translate well in text. There's also a running joke between him and Bill about detailing while wearing a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 It's not a joke, I've seen him do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 #33 HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA I know I shouldn't laugh, but who the heck lists that as a marketing benefit?!!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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