Gasoline and clear coat
Will using gasoline to remove bugs from the front of the vehicle compromise the clear coat or damage it? Will isopropyl alcohol damage the clear coat? Thanks.
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Bumpyroad wrote:
I hope gasoline doesn't harm the paint on my new Tacoma as I had to remove some tree sap and used that. I sort of "assume" that a gasoline vehicle shouldn't get skin rash from gasoline?? immediately washed it off however.
bumpy
Thought I would mention that turpentine which is a distillate of tree resin, usually pine, will likely be more effective for removing tree sap.
As an answer to the O.P.'s question, gasoline is not likely to hurt the clear coat unless heavy drops are left on it in the sun, or even on a really hot hood and left to dry. (Hard water may be more damaging) Don't discount the flammability, environmental, and personal health issues from regular direct contact with gasoline as well its fumes. I'm sure you realize that.
