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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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