reinke Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 i have a question, i got the black sticky shit from dynamat on my carpet >< what's a good method for taking that out? soak it in 3M adhesive and wax remover and pick it out. do not rub it with anything. if that dont work then i have no clue Quote ----reference's---- meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 A good way to get grime and shit off of stuff is by using Vegetable Oil. Grandma taught me that trick when I had some residue on my amp lol. Try it out, it might work for the sap you never know. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truck_buster23 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) I found this on a site I'm sure one of these methods will work along with the others that have been mentioned. To remove the tree sap from your vehicle's surface, you can use finger nail polish remover on a cotton ball. After the sap is removed, make a paste of water and baking soda to wash the affected area, then apply wax. Another method to remove the sap is to use mineral sprits (it will also remove tar). Use a soft, terry towel, or wash cloth dampened with mineral sprits. After removal, wash the car and apply wax to the affected area. Tree sap can also be removed by using a water-soluble paint brush cleaner. A common household solution is bacon grease or lard. Just rub it on, and off comes the sap. To get tree sap off of your hands, simply rub mayonnaise on them and wash it off. To remove tree sap and other substances, you can use common solvents like lighter fluid, rubbing alcohol, WD-40 or even Skin-So-Soft bath oil. The way to use those materials is to let them do their work of dissolving (in the case of alcohol) or softening (in the case of oils), enough to rub off the remaining sap. If you use the oil, wash the car afterwards to remove it. You can also use commercial wax and grease-removing products available at auto supply stores. Be sure to wash and dry the car before applying the wax and grease remover. Then dampen a clean cloth with the solvent and rub the affected area. It may require several attempts if the sap is very thick or extremely hard. The surface may appear hazy after the solvent evaporates, but a good wax application will eliminate the haze and complete the job. Removing tree sap from a car's finish is a bit more difficult than tar, as hardened sap can scratch your paint. I've found that by hand-rubbing the sap spots with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol, I'm able to easily remove the sap without damaging the finish. Mineral spirits and denatured alcohol acts as a solvent to break up and dissolve the sap. If there is a large amount of sap on the car, or if the sap has been left on the finish for an extended period of time, it can be a lot of work to remove. For these cases, you can try hitting the affected areas with a light-duty buffing compound to remove the hardened surface on the sap spots. Then you can use mineral spirits or a similar solvent to remove it. The light duty buffing compound softens the sap so the solvent can do its job. The goal is to use the least pressure possible to reduce the risk of scratching the paint. After removing heavy sap, always buff the treated areas with a good polish to clean up any marks created during hand-rubbing with solvent. The treated area must also be re-waxed. Another technique is to use orange based solvents and children's molding clay. Apply a bit of the solvent and rub with the clay. It is abrasive enough to scrub off the sap which has been broken down by the solvent. The chemicals used to remove road stains can also remove your wax or sealants. After removing tar, sap or bugs, plan to spot wax or re-wax your vehicle. If you don't have time to wax right away, use a quick detailing spray that contains wax. A quick spray wax is great for this kind of spot waxing, too. Old tar, tree sap, and paint over-spray can be easily removed with a miraculous new product called automotive clay. As you rub it across any type of surface (paint, glass, plastic, metal, rubber, vinyl) it instantly sticks-to and pulls-off all contamination that is stuck to the surface. Here's how to use an automotive clay bar: To use the automotive clay, spray a water-based lubricant on a small area of your car and rub the bar back and forth with light to medium pressure. If the lubricant begins to dry, you'll need to spray more. Clay bars are fairly sticky, and they cannot be used dry. After a few passes with the clay bar, rub your hand over the area to feel if the surface contamination was removed. Keep rubbing until all contamination bumps are gone. Finally, wipe the clay residue off with a soft terry cloth towel, and buff to a nice luster. Just like waxing, work in small areas. Check the clay bar frequently for hard particles. When found, pick them off. Make it a habit to occasionally knead and reform the bar so that a fresh portion of the bar contacts your car's paint. When you're finished claying your car, you should go over it with a pre-wax cleaner to finish cleaning the paint and restore essential oils. Then, protect your newly cleaned finish with one or more coats of rich Carnauba wax. Edited September 7, 2008 by truck_buster23 Quote Eclipse Hifonics Alpine Kinetik Optima Excessive Amperage alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Try hot water or heat. Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJunkie Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Dam nature... you scary Quote 1986 C20 Suburban 9 American Bass XFL 15's B2 M1MKII 14v XS Power Batteries Maxwell Caps Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not you havent lived until you've hit a screw with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiccasper Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 check this out should help http://www.carcareadvice.co.uk/faq/exterio...s-a-claybar.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinke Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 A good way to get grime and shit off of stuff is by using Vegetable Oil. Grandma taught me that trick when I had some residue on my amp lol.Try it out, it might work for the sap you never know. i forgot all about that. ask your grandma if she has a recipe for home made window cleaner. if she does make it. my grandmas is the best shit i have ever used. Quote ----reference's---- meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I got some stuff from the autoparts store called bug and tar remover that worked wonders at getting my pinstripe decals off. They had a rough glue that was stubborn as hell... Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 i just removed some emblems from my car and the bug and tar shit wouldnt touch it! i had to go and buy goo gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 i just removed some emblems from my car and the bug and tar shit wouldnt touch it! i had to go and buy goo gone. Really? Damn... Did you use a sponge to scrub it after it soaked? Strange man, I had the opposite. I tried goo gone first and no luck, but then I had better with the bug and tar. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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