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Cleaning off Pine tar

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Jutt, Oct 21, 2022.

  1. Jutt

    Jutt

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    I have a ton of caked on pine tar/woodchips stuck to my saws after my recent mega score (still ongoing). It won’t blow off with compressed air. What kind of chemicals do yall recommend for cleaning?
     
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  2. MikeInMa

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    I hear mayonnaise works.
     
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  3. In the Pines

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    isopropyl or cooking oil or any other oil really like wd40
    they also sell a bottle of bug and tar removal.
     
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  4. Carbine

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    I use mineral spirits or gasoline.
     
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    Rubbing ( isopropyl ) alcohol works as good ,or better than anything that I have used ,and not nearly as harsh/hazardous as chemicals used for that purpose . YMMV …
     
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    Hand sanitizer :yes:
     
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  7. Chud

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    Purple Power will clean it up nicely.
     
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