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tree sap? on windshield

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chris887, Dec 1, 2015.

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  1. Dec 1, 2015 #1
    chris887

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    I have what I think is tree sap on my windshield. It was spots, thought it was water so I hit the wipers. It streaked badly. Tried the washer fluid did not help. Tried scrubbing still won't come off, now it's crusted. The only way I found to get it off is to scrape it with a razer, but that will take forever. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2015 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    Little can of 'OOPS!' that you can buy at a hardware store is good at dissolving that kinda stuff.

    Paint thinner is another of my favorites. You'll need to get some dishwash liquid to give it a clean after you're done.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2015 #3
    sourdiesel

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    Brake kleenex works great
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2015 #4
    chris887

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    I delivor ro paint stores, so I picked up some thinner, worked great. Thanks for the responses.
     
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    blairandgretchen

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    Theres two types - and I've found the 'other' type works extremely well with residues. I used it when thinning machinery paint. It's more expensive than the regular . . . Xylene, maybe?
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2015 #6
    mitmaks

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    Mineral spirits would work well
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2015 #7
    Jubal3

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    Chriss, thanks for the heads-up. Tree-sap hadn't occurred to me, but I could see it happening.
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2015 #8
    MJ1657

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    If you get tree sap on a painted surface get it off asap. It will leave a permanent stain if left.
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2015 #9
    chris887

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    good advice, but mine is a company truck, and an international prostar with a maxxforce, so the paint is the least of my concern...........
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2015 #10
    SHOJim

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    Hmm, sounds like a sticky situation...
    I know, I'm such a sap!
     
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