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10-24-2014, 01:12 PM
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Rivet Master 
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Sap Removal Question
I'm looking for suggestions on what product is best to remove pine tree sap on the trailer?
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10-24-2014, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I have used denatured alcohol on clear-coated cars with good results. Quick removal and doesn't attack the clear-coat.
Al
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10-24-2014, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
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Modern Airstreams are all clear-coated just like autos. Any bug & tar remover for auto will be safe to use on your Airstream.
There are lots of home grown solutions such as denatured alcohol, WD-40, etc...
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10-24-2014, 03:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2001 25' Safari
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2014
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As suggested by AnnArborBob, here's a home-grown solution. I've used Eucalyptus Oil to remove tree sap from my vehicles and it works great. You can find it in small bottles in health food stores. It removes the sap and does not harm the vehicle's finish. It's a 100% natural product and smells good too.
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10-24-2014, 05:49 PM
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Lynn
2005 25' Safari
Beaverton
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2012
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sap removal
Goo Gone worked for me!
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10-24-2014, 05:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Walbernize works and shines too!
George
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10-24-2014, 10:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Hand sanitizer.
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10-25-2014, 04:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Bluto, be careful to attack the sap only. A big rag full of solvent may not work as expected. The natural oils and alcohol sous useful. Also I have used wd40 but I put in a small container like the cap off the wd40 can and dipped with q tip. This way you can apply directly and let the solvent "work" without a lot of rubbing the surrounding Area.
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10-25-2014, 06:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Really HOT water & a rag...it melts the sap off.
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10-25-2014, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
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Alcohol works easiest for me.
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10-25-2014, 07:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Lake St Louis
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I start with the mildest approach, soap and water, and, if not successful, work my way way up through the stronger solutions. Have found soap and water followed by polish/wax removes the sap most of the time.
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10-25-2014, 07:52 AM
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ToyHouse
2014 27' FB Classic
Quesnel
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Margarine also can work well on tree sap for those who might be concerned about harsh solvents. Takes a little mild rubbing. Seems hard to believe I know but it works.
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10-25-2014, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Wow, lots of great suggestions, most I wouldn't have ever thought of. I'm going to start on this mess later this coming week. Just finished up a month of travels and the trailer is covered with sap and dead bugs.
My approach will be to wash it completely then try some of the products suggested. Then wash again and wax. I know I won't get it all done in one day, this may take me a week or so. It's no fun getting old.
Thanks everyone!
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10-25-2014, 01:06 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
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Coca Cola works great! It's the phosphoric acid! Works great on bug guys that get cooked on too!
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10-25-2014, 02:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2006 25' Safari
Tyler
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Charcoal Lighter for Tar, Road oils, etc.
Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnArborBob
Modern Airstreams are all clear-coated just like autos. Any bug & tar remover for auto will be safe to use on your Airstream.
There are lots of home grown solutions such as denatured alcohol, WD-40, etc...
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I just completed a 2400 mile run from Tyler Texas to Madison Wisconsin. Interstate systems through Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin had a lot of single lane driving through MANY construction zones. Left the front of the trailer filthy with a lot of asphalt and oil products and the rock guards pretty beat up from all the loose media. I use charcoal lighter to get rid of the products they use on the roads that find there way all over the fenders and sides of my trailer and truck. Fast and easy with paper towels.
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10-25-2014, 03:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
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I've found tar removers don't work well on sap. Alcohol does. Wet it, let it soak a bit and wipe it off.
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11-28-2014, 08:25 AM
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The Sign Lady
1969 23' Safari
1974 Argosy 22
1964 24' Tradewind
Victoria
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Rapid remover, spray on wait 60 seconds scrape off. Works for sap as well as removing most old adhesives, tar spots, some of the stickier bugs and road grime from the wheel well area.
Clear coat safe, we use it on vehicles and construction trailer all the time at my sign shop.
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11-28-2014, 10:28 AM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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My po used steel wool, took clearcoat right off, my AS has character for sure. I do not recommend it.
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11-28-2014, 10:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 27 FB International
Tucson
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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As suggested on another thread, try Pledge furniture polish. Spray it on stubborn tar and sap, let it stand for 60 seconds and wipe it off with soft cotton rags. Sap is important to remove fairly quickly - let it age and it is what we call varnish. Leaves a modicum of wax as well.
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11-28-2014, 03:54 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Butter!
Butter or margarine work quite well in a pinch. I usually get sap off my hands with butter, non-toxic and pretty innocuous.
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