steond Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I just discovered some staines of pine tree resin on the roof of my DJ while washing it. I has to be from last weekend camping, when I parked the car under trees. Does anyone has an experience how to remove it and not to damage the paint? The sulfuric acid I'd keep as a last solution :-) Thanks for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) I just discovered some staines of pine tree resin on the roof of my DJ while washing it. I has to be from last weekend camping, when I parked the car under trees. Does anyone has an experience how to remove it and not to damage the paint? Hot water to soften it up?? Terry Edited August 24, 2011 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlux Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 You might try Goof Off. I would test it in a hidden place to be sure it won't damage the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstone Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Nail polish remover worked well for me, on the glossy-painted parts only. After you melt the sap away, rinse off the area with water. Do not use nail polish remover on flat black parts, e.g. around the doors. Edited September 19, 2011 by tstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggz Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wd-40 works best for sap, that sticky stuff left behind buy stickers all kinds of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 If it is dried up then clay barring should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleO7 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Nail polish remover worked well for me, on the glossy-painted parts only. After you melt the sap away, rinse off the area with water. Do not use nail polish remover on flat black parts, e.g. around the doors. I have an aquaitance who does auto detailing for a living and he also recommened nail polish remover using a piece of soft cotton. steond: Just remember that anything you use will also remove any paint protection that you have, you will have to re-apply any sealant or wax that was on that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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