Tree sap on soft top

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Ceptor
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Tree sap on soft top

Postby Ceptor » Sat May 24, 2014 11:40 pm

Hey guys, just wondering what is the best way you have found to get tree sap off a soft top?

I have tried vinyl cleaner, vinyl revivor/protectant, hot water with dishwashing detergent, warming it up with a hair dryer to loosen the sap up and nothing seems to work.

Any ideas or advice?
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Nevyn72
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Re: Tree sap on soft top

Postby Nevyn72 » Sun May 25, 2014 9:59 am

I usually fine Eucalyptus oil works well shifting that type of thing. :wink:
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Re: Tree sap on soft top

Postby ralt » Sun May 25, 2014 1:20 pm

Hi.
Tree sap is mainly wax. To get it off you need very hot water with a little washing up liquid and rubber gloves you must have the water very hot, a sponge and a garden hose. apply and immediately hose off. The washing liquid is to carry the sap of the surface. Have fun.
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