Removing tree sap

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blackfish

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Like the title says
I've managed to get tree sap on my Alaska series tender
And suggestions on getting it off the tubes and inflatable floor
Thanks
 
I have had luck with using hand sanitizer to remove sap from my hands. I have never tried it on something like your tender but it may be worth a shot. At least it will be germ free! :D
 
Turpentine, is distilled from pine sap, and should be a solvent, as would be mineral spirits, or "Goof/ off". Also Citrius hand cleaner (Go Jo) works well on inflatables, as well as fenders for all types of material which sticks to them.

Avoid liquor thinner, acetone and MEK on the inflatable. These tend to leach out plasticizers, if there is a PVC fabric. Hypalon is a bit more resistant.
 
To remove gunk, stickers, residue, smushed bugs, oil, tar, etc.
I have always started with wd-40.
Have not found any surface that it harms,
and it will remove a surprising number of things.
If the wd-40 will not cut it, I move on to something stronger
 
My property is covered with pine trees. Getting the sap off of my cars and boats was a problem, until I took one of the cars to be detailed and the shop used rubbing alcohol to remove the sap. Ever since then I keep a bottle in the garage and in my dock box. It's inexpensive and works well.

Steve Dore
 
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