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TunedIS300 · 12-26-2011, 12:10 AM

ok let me get straight to the point how bad is it to use nail polish remover to remove tree sap and what not....will it eat thru the clear since it contains acetone. long story short i used some on my rear bumper today doesnt look like it did damange but what should i expect i did was it off and wax the area a couple time wit polish and paste wax...any ideas?

Rally Sport · 12-26-2011, 12:14 AM

As long as you see no damage and you washed it off and polished it, it should be fine.

BOOBAYS · 12-26-2011, 02:14 AM

Where did you come up with this idea!?

inteva6184 · 12-26-2011, 12:39 PM

They make stuff to remove tree sap that might make you worry a little less.

The Alchemist · 12-26-2011, 01:37 PM

What stuff do they make to get ride of tree sap, my car is loaded with it.

vdcoff · 12-26-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Alchemist

What stuff do they make to get ride of tree sap, my car is loaded with it.

google. is your friend

**Big_Jim** · 12-26-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Alchemist

What stuff do they make to get ride of tree sap, my car is loaded with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Stoner-91154-T...6&sr=8-1-fkmr0

03MSP · 12-26-2011, 02:31 PM

goo gone

zuki19 · 12-26-2011, 02:39 PM

I would just use dish soap, or goo gone. I had a hell of a time getting egg off my paint because it was sitting at a guys house getting worked on and got egged to hell on Halloween and i only knew about it like 2 days after he got home from vacation so the damage was already done.

The Alchemist · 12-26-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vdcoff

google. is your friend

rarely ever would I use google to search something like that

vdcoff · 12-26-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Alchemist

rarely ever would I use google to search something like that

your right google sucks, I don't even know why i suggested it

The Alchemist · 12-26-2011, 09:24 PM

I went out an used goof off that my girl friend had.

Than while I was using it I reallized that I had some wax and grease remover still, and its almost the same thing.

Anywho, all the sap is gone now, thanks, Ive been driving around for months with it all over the car, and it looked like birds were always ****ting on my car.

I kept thinking I need a clay bar, but to busy to go out and spend 20 bucks on it.

JankyS13 · 12-31-2011, 06:58 AM

once you get you vehicles free of sap, tar or what ever else you come across look into fire glaze, **** protects from that and other things like bologna, eggs bird **** and other paint damaging ****.

Ridachu · 12-31-2011, 01:54 PM

wax and grease remover, plastic razor blade...rubbing compound BOOM!!! done

TunedIS300 · 01-01-2012, 08:48 PM

as long as a little nail polish remove isn't damaging I'm good

JST2KWIK · 01-01-2012, 11:52 PM

Nail polish remover and steel wool are your friend. I occasionally use aircraft remover for the really tough stuff like bird droppings. Having a good, sharp knife or flathead screw driver handy can be helpful as well

httrdd · 01-02-2012, 10:30 PM

^^ there is always one ****head.

I would try wd40. It is mostly fish oil and great for removing stuff like that.

Slevin · 01-02-2012, 11:56 PM

like dissolves like. figure it out and you're golden.

MattBear · 01-04-2012, 01:47 PM

you can use nearly any OTC solvent, paint thinner, wd-40, etc. Just have to make sure not to leave it on long, or leave residue. Goo Gone etc is solvent based. same with tar/bug remover.

12-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	nail polish remover on car paint.... ok let me get straight to the point how bad is it to use nail polish remover to remove tree sap and what not....will it eat thru the clear since it contains acetone. long story short i used some on my rear bumper today doesnt look like it did damange but what should i expect i did was it off and wax the area a couple time wit polish and paste wax...any ideas? __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

12-26-2011, 12:14 AM	#2
Rally Sport Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntingdon Valley/TU Member #14869 My Ride: 02 Impreza 2.5RS iTrader: (0)	As long as you see no damage and you washed it off and polished it, it should be fine. __________________ -Alex To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-26-2011, 02:14 AM	#3
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12-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#4
inteva6184 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: To far from japan Member #14151 My Ride: I am a ricer iTrader: (0)	They make stuff to remove tree sap that might make you worry a little less. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-26-2011, 01:37 PM	#5
The Alchemist Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14803 iTrader: (2)	What stuff do they make to get ride of tree sap, my car is loaded with it. __________________ 13's baby!

12-26-2011, 02:31 PM	#8
03MSP Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Member #14857 My Ride: 03 Mazdaspeed Protege iTrader: (0)	goo gone

12-26-2011, 02:39 PM	#9
zuki19 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Member #7163 My Ride: 1999 Turbo Grand AM GT iTrader: (0)	I would just use dish soap, or goo gone. I had a hell of a time getting egg off my paint because it was sitting at a guys house getting worked on and got egged to hell on Halloween and i only knew about it like 2 days after he got home from vacation so the damage was already done. __________________ RON PAUL 2012

12-26-2011, 09:24 PM	#12
The Alchemist Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14803 iTrader: (2)	I went out an used goof off that my girl friend had. Than while I was using it I reallized that I had some wax and grease remover still, and its almost the same thing. Anywho, all the sap is gone now, thanks, Ive been driving around for months with it all over the car, and it looked like birds were always ****ting on my car. I kept thinking I need a clay bar, but to busy to go out and spend 20 bucks on it. __________________ 13's baby!

12-31-2011, 06:58 AM	#13
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	once you get you vehicles free of sap, tar or what ever else you come across look into fire glaze, ** protects from that and other things like bologna, eggs bird and other paint damaging **.

12-31-2011, 01:54 PM	#14
Ridachu Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bucks County,Pa Member #14535 My Ride: ...i dont have one 8'[ iTrader: (4)	wax and grease remover, plastic razor blade...rubbing compound BOOM!!! done

01-01-2012, 08:48 PM	#15
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	as long as a little nail polish remove isn't damaging I'm good __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

01-02-2012, 10:30 PM	#17
httrdd Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NEPA Member #15277 My Ride: 99 Black Legacy GT H6 iTrader: (1)	^^ there is always one ***head. I would try wd40. It is mostly fish oil and great for removing stuff like that. __________________ 2000 Dakota QC- His 2007 Nissan Xterra- Hers This spot blank for upcoming project car! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

01-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#18
Slevin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19794 iTrader: (2)	like dissolves like. figure it out and you're golden.

01-04-2012, 01:47 PM	#19
MattBear Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Bell Member #16897 My Ride: 1995 Jetta VR6 iTrader: (0)	you can use nearly any OTC solvent, paint thinner, wd-40, etc. Just have to make sure not to leave it on long, or leave residue. Goo Gone etc is solvent based. same with tar/bug remover. __________________ The Stable: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 Jetta VR6 - needs to be sold

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