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98 Jag
Posted by Jeff King
<HTML>High end customer comes into my shop with a beautiful 98 xk8 only problem is he has what appears to be tree sap marks on a portion on the trunk lid. I have used everything short of high explosives but I can’t seem to do any good. Does anyone have allot of experience with Jaguar and if so what king of clear are they using I can’t seem to do much good. FYI I am using high speed buffer with blue coral compound following with chromo 1500. Just cant seem to penetrate the clear.. Thanks ahead to anyone can help.</HTML>
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 03:58AM |
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 04:28AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Fellas,
To remove the sap, all you have to do it use Mineral Spirits on a rag several times. Each pass will dissolve a small portion of the sap and since the sap is rock hard, it will take a while.
I removed stucco from my father's Park Avenue (which he takes to the construction site, why I don't know) and it took quite a while but that was the safest and most effective method.
Sap is easier to remove than stucco!</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
To remove the sap, all you have to do it use Mineral Spirits on a rag several times. Each pass will dissolve a small portion of the sap and since the sap is rock hard, it will take a while.
I removed stucco from my father's Park Avenue (which he takes to the construction site, why I don't know) and it took quite a while but that was the safest and most effective method.
Sap is easier to remove than stucco!</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 04:40AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
<HTML>Brian-when your dad stuccod his Buick, did he mix in the glitter sparkles so the ceiling would reflect the light like freshly fallen snow? Hmm...odd choice for a headliner...stucco.
Jeff-Be careful. Cuttiing through the clear is the one thing you DON'T want to do. If you do that, then you're going to be paying for a new paint job. As far as the brand of paint/clear that Jag uses, I can't tell you. I think it might be Standox. But, it's extremely hard & durable. Jag does some of the best painting you'll see. they put on several coats of basecoat.
Brian & N.A. are right on the money. They both are good for sap removal. Both will take several applications so I'd use Brian's method if the stuff is that petrified. Mineral spirits may work a bit faster than denatured (green) alcohol.</HTML>
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
Touch Up 'N' Go!
Auto & Marine Appearance Center
We take your car from Rough to Buff!
Visit our website at: www.touchupngo.com
Jeff-Be careful. Cuttiing through the clear is the one thing you DON'T want to do. If you do that, then you're going to be paying for a new paint job. As far as the brand of paint/clear that Jag uses, I can't tell you. I think it might be Standox. But, it's extremely hard & durable. Jag does some of the best painting you'll see. they put on several coats of basecoat.
Brian & N.A. are right on the money. They both are good for sap removal. Both will take several applications so I'd use Brian's method if the stuff is that petrified. Mineral spirits may work a bit faster than denatured (green) alcohol.</HTML>
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
Touch Up 'N' Go!
Auto & Marine Appearance Center
We take your car from Rough to Buff!
Visit our website at: www.touchupngo.com
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 04:55AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Thanks for the bolstering reply Rod!
I love Mineral Spirits. It's like the cure all for most detailing dilemmas.
Grease spot on the carpet -- MS it! Tar that won't come off during a wash -- MS it! Dad's stucco -- MS it! Getting back at the ex -- MS in her baby oil lotion!</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
I love Mineral Spirits. It's like the cure all for most detailing dilemmas.
Grease spot on the carpet -- MS it! Tar that won't come off during a wash -- MS it! Dad's stucco -- MS it! Getting back at the ex -- MS in her baby oil lotion!</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 11:35AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 151 |
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 02:51PM |
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Re: 98 Jag March 02, 2004 06:24PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Clay might work but would take forever. The sap needs to be dissolved.
Solo,
I was only kidding about the ex, just trying to be funny -- which I see I accomplished. Actually, there is mineral oil in baby oil, not sure if it has the same elements as spirits. Doubt it.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
Solo,
I was only kidding about the ex, just trying to be funny -- which I see I accomplished. Actually, there is mineral oil in baby oil, not sure if it has the same elements as spirits. Doubt it.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: 98 Jag March 03, 2004 12:09AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 121 |
<HTML>Jeff King:
What type of marks? leftover scratches from someone trying to remove the sap? paint lift? give us a detailed description of what you actually see (magnifiying glass sometimes helps).</HTML>
The problems of yesterday have produced the blessings of today.
Lot-A-Details, In Seattle
What type of marks? leftover scratches from someone trying to remove the sap? paint lift? give us a detailed description of what you actually see (magnifiying glass sometimes helps).</HTML>
The problems of yesterday have produced the blessings of today.
Lot-A-Details, In Seattle
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Re: 98 Jag March 03, 2004 01:05AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 32 |
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Re: 98 Jag March 09, 2004 12:01PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 12 |
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Re: 98 Jag March 09, 2004 12:11PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 12 |
<HTML>What stumped me was the sap or whatever it was had gotten into the clear. I couldnt tell if had got to the paint or not. Changed the process a bit and went with a malco mag 1 mag 2 and then flash wax. Didnt take it out but everything around it was so bright who could see a little tree sap.. LOL</HTML>
Jeff King
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