Cleaning Old Paint

[WALDROP42]

Difficulty in cleaning original paint on a 60 SB. It has been subject to the elements and a little tree sap for about 3 yrs. Paint is in good condition underneath it all. Any suggestions other than having a new skin.

[t-bird-art]

Once tree sap dries , it almost take a stick of dynamite to get it off. Wal-Mart carries a small can of tree sap removal. It works a little bit. ( Depend how long the sap has dried ). Ask your auto paint supply store what they have. A body man might be able to wet sand and buff to get it off .

[WALDROP42]

Thanks. Went to paint shop and they suggested to use sandpaper (2000-1500) wet or dry. Worked well..wax over.

[t-bird-art]

Wet 1500 - 2000 grit is OK for minor sap removal & oxidation. Forgot to mention for heavy and/or dried globs of sap : Kerosene will disolve tree sap and won't do any harm to auto paints. Wash car 1st to remove sand particles, then use sponge with Kerosene to dissolve sap . If sap has dried well, let Kerosene soak on sap for a couple of hours. Then wash with soap & water. While we're on the subject: Bird droppings will ruin all paints where they land in 2-3 days. Wash off droppings as soon as they're noticed.

[WALDROP42]

Thanks, appreciate your help. Little by little the old bird is coming around.

[thundermax]

Try using WD40. This is excellent in removing bugs from a car finish. Just pray on an let it set for a couple of minutes. Wash of with sponge/detergent. Won't hurt the finish.