Any suggestions on how to remove some tree sap on my cabrio rag top?

 

i have just used car wash in the past.

 

I would use 303 Fabric cleaner, then use Raggtop cleaner and protectant. That should do it.

 

Tree Resin (Sap) – place a 1:10 solution of Isopropyl alcohol on the resin and allow to dwell (soak a towel and lay it on the resin) and then scrape with a plastic razor blade. Thoroughly rinse surface with clean water and then replace protection

 

91% isopropyl alcohol is one option; another is to purchase a can of compressed "air", invert and freeze the sap, which can then be scraped off

 

That's a neat technique. Have you done it with great results?

 

Yes - the inverted can is SOP for chewing gum in carpet. Isopropyl is only solvent which will remove sap without damage. As always, test small area first

 

Excellent! You are the man!!!

 

Thanks guys, I will try the inverted canned air first. I have the Raggtopp protectant for after it's removed.

 

Will alcohol also work on the body?

 

“Removal of Tree Resin / Sap” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1499766


I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know

 

Yes, 91% isopropyl works extremely well on the body.

For rag top, if you need to raise the "nap" of the fabric after cleaning, use a bronze bristle brush (gently) which is available at most shoe repair stores (normally used to raise the nap / clean suede products)