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Pine tree sap

Posted: April 24th, 2017, 8:56 pm
by hardhead
So I waited a tad too long to get the tarp on my boat last time out and ended up with a couple nickel sized blobs of pine tree sap on my boat deck. Any trick as how to get it off..well.


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Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 24th, 2017, 9:49 pm
by DEMON
Fiberglass or Aluminum boat? For fiberglass, try acetone. For aluminum / Goo Gone

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 24th, 2017, 10:35 pm
by eightwt
WD 40 will work

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 10:15 am
by RiverRunner
Yep....WD40

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 10:15 am
by flatsbroke22
Acetone is the best. Take it off wet or dry and will not leave a oily mess.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 1:13 pm
by seakeer
Denatured alcohol works well.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 4:41 pm
by hardhead
Awesome guys. It is a fiberglass boat. My bad, that's pertinent info! WD40 seems safe but agree it may be greasy. Is the acetone safe for fiberglass? Where do I find it.


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Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 4:42 pm
by hardhead
My bad demon. You answered that silly question about the fiberglass.


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Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 5:03 pm
by silverking
Acetone is used daily by boat builders. It will clean fiberglass but also strip wax, so you may need to re-apply. Don't get it in your eyes or open cuts.

You can buy it at home improvement and hardware/paint stores, plus marinas and West Marine.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 7:16 pm
by reelbad
Before you buy acetone, just try regular clear rubbing alcohol.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 25th, 2017, 9:03 pm
by DriftingSun
Mayonnaise works great on cars and leaves no trace on clearcoat or painted surfaces. Not sure about gel coat though.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 26th, 2017, 9:47 am
by hardhead
Thanks guys. I'll try those options today and let y'all know how it goes.


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Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 26th, 2017, 6:50 pm
by dolphinatic
Acetone works just fine on fiberglass and gelcoat. Just don't put it on ANY plastic. Follow up with whatever wax you use on the finish.
Isopropyl alcohol works too, just takes longer.

Re: Pine tree sap

Posted: April 29th, 2017, 9:54 pm
by hardhead
So the isopropyl alcohol worked perfect. And no worries about stripping wax. Thanks guys


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