Ways to remove sap?

wired45 · Feb 3, 2008

Oak........

TurnerIII · Feb 3, 2008

Ya cant remove sap - its hereditary

resinguy · Feb 3, 2008

If the sap is from an evergreen, then a solvent like mineral spirits, turpentine, citrus degreaser, xylene, WD 40 will work best. If it was a deciduous tree, soap and water should do it.

clone7 · Feb 3, 2008

Tea Tree oil

I do not know what will happen you the blade coating though.

kdstrick · Feb 3, 2008

Tito's Vodka.... Consume several ounces and you won't be worried be worried about the sap. :thumbup:

Rescue Mike · Feb 3, 2008

Baby Oil... Slather it in baby oil, and then rub it on your ........ Umm, never mind. that was something else.

Try the Goo-Be-Gone

Webscrounger · Feb 3, 2008

Won't any petroleum based solvent will do it? Like mineral spirits or lighter fluid.

Tyrkon Lawson · Feb 3, 2008

Thanks for all the responses HOGS! I used a little bit of Oil Eater which is a cleanser/degreaser and the sap came off instantly. But I like some of the other suggestions here better. I'll try them next time.

Jeepnut22 · Feb 4, 2008

The Goo-Be-Gone gives the INFI a nice orangy citris smell!

:foot:

Tony G · Feb 4, 2008

resinguy said:
If the sap is from an evergreen, then a solvent like mineral spirits, turpentine, citrus degreaser, xylene, WD 40 will work best. If it was a deciduous tree, soap and water should do it.

When it comes to cleaning sticky stuff off the business end of you mistress here is your man. :thumbup:

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RussMo · Feb 4, 2008

Tony G said:
When it comes to cleaning sticky stuff off the business end of you mistress here is your man. :thumbup:

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Will any of this stuff bugger up the crinkle coat at all? I always used WD-40, but have been thinking of something that would work quicker.

JohnTheTexican · Feb 4, 2008

I tried Goo-Be-Gone and a Scotch-Brite pad to get sap off my car.

I don't recommend it.

Tony G · Feb 4, 2008

RussMo said:
Will any of this stuff bugger up the crinkle coat at all? I always used WD-40, but have been thinking of something that would work quicker.

Guy is a chemist that works with things like paint coatings trust him.:thumbup:

RussMo · Feb 4, 2008

Tony G said:
Guy is a chemist that works with things like paint coatings trust him.:thumbup:

Tony & Guy

Thanks for the info. :thumbup:I want be so hesitant now. To ware something down is good, but to screw it up for being ignorant is something else.
Thanks again!!!

Bigfattyt · Feb 4, 2008

Tyrkon I am disappointed by this question. The answer is you chop something else with no sap in it, till the sap comes off.

idahoskunk · Feb 4, 2008

gasoline...

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Mulder · Feb 4, 2008

idahoskunk said:
gasoline... and a match

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Fixed it for ya Skunker

Doberman_Dave · Feb 4, 2008

Naptha works fast. Removes sap from clothes too. Don't smoke.

resinguy · Feb 4, 2008

RussMo said:
Will any of this stuff bugger up the crinkle coat at all? I always used WD-40, but have been thinking of something that would work quicker.

The petroleum solvents we have described so far are not going to have much effect on the baked powder coating on your Busse knife. Something stronger, like chlorinated solvent (some brake cleaners) and lacquer thinner could hurt the coating if left on too long.

resinguy · Feb 4, 2008

Tony G said:
When it comes to cleaning sticky stuff off the business end of your mistress here is your man. :thumbup:

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I have had some experience with my five Mistresses...

But as far as experience with mistresses; well, a gentleman doesn't tell.