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05-10-2012, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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Pitch removal
A friend of mine has a boat that he docks at his cottage all season. Unfortunately it sits under some pine trees. He has noticed quite a bit of sap on the deck. What is the best method to remove this? I would think a cleaner/wax or a fine-cut cleaner (mild rubbing compound) would work. Does anyone have a suggestion that may be quicker? Thanks in advance.
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05-10-2012, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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A little alcohol on a rag and rub lightly will remove sap
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05-10-2012, 07:44 AM | #3 |
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gasoline on a rag works the best
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05-10-2012, 07:49 AM | #4 |
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I'm pretty sure we had a thread on this not long ago with many suggestions.Do a search.
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I have used everything. Turpentine WORKS best. Turpentine is made from pine sap so turpentine will disolve pine sap. It will not harm the paint. NB
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05-10-2012, 10:16 AM | #6 |
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WD-40 will do it!
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I agree on the wd-40, we have also use krud kutter, it works great.
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WD-40 (40th attempt at a Water Displacement chemical) works great. Also a product called "Goof Off" which can be bought at Home depot in the paint dept works great and can be used to remove adhesives, paint, labels etc. Great stuff!
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A boat cover?
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05-10-2012, 06:28 PM | #10 |
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Better than all of the above is " De-Solv-it Contractors Solvent". A little goes along way to dissolve any sticky situation. I have used it on annoying store labels to grease on kitchen cabinets with fast results. A general contractor that worked for me first told me about it 7 years or so ago. It used to be hard to find but is now in most hardware stores.
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Not sure but think you might mean Goo Gone...
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I think there is a Goo Gone but I'm looking at my can of Goof Off right now while I'm goofing off on the forum.
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Try butter....works great with pitch/sap on your hands. Have used it for years.
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05-10-2012, 07:22 PM | #14 |
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Pitch Removal
We cut down our overhanging pine tree.
Do not use fingernail polish remover, by the way. WD40 works for me, too. |
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Krud Kutter
I second the vote for Krud Kutter. I have also used olive oil as suggested in another thread here on the forum. Both worked well and didn't damage the finish.
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Thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions. I have passed them along. I didn't realize there had been a thread on this topic before. Next time I will search before posting a question.
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