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Nov 12, 2004 | 12:08 AM

nidyanazo

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From: Laguna Beach, Ca

Car: Gutted 92' RS TRACK ONLY / '86 Mustang gt 'vert / 1982 Yamiaha xs400 Cafe Racer

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Darn leaking trees!

There is a sweet gum tree in my yard, right next to where I park my car. It drips sap. You guys know of any products to remove this goo, and not damage the paint? (since I figured this out I'm now using a car cover at night).

Thanks
-Aydin

Nov 12, 2004 | 02:01 AM

89V6FBIRD

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WD-40 and a rag or those blue shop towels on a roll.

Nov 12, 2004 | 02:02 AM

nidyanazo

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From: Laguna Beach, Ca

Car: Gutted 92' RS TRACK ONLY / '86 Mustang gt 'vert / 1982 Yamiaha xs400 Cafe Racer

Engine: L03; TBI is IT! / 5.0HO (306) SFI / 400cc air cooled twin

Transmission: 700-r4 / WCT5/ 6-speed close ratio

Nice

Thanks

Nov 12, 2004 | 02:38 AM

kretos

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you'd be amazed just how many things wd40 is good for

best of all it doesn't hurt paint at all

Nov 12, 2004 | 03:39 AM

z28kindaguy

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Water, which is what sap mostly consists of. Once I had a pine tree do the same thing to my car... rainstorm cleaned it off for me.

I hope none of that sap got down on your uncovered engine.

Nov 12, 2004 | 09:45 AM

Sickness91Z28

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bug and tar remover works great too....and it isn't bad for your paint like WD-40. WD-40 is kind of like a stripper...just not as aggressive. If you use WD-40, make sure to wax the area afterwards...beacuse chances are...you stripped the surface.