Not sure if anyone has ever mentioned it before,but here it goes.... I parked my car under a bunch of trees (for a day, thinking it would be a lot cooler once i got back in the car) and now i have tons of tree sap on my car! Some spots are the bigger globs that look like i used some touch up paint, and other spots are really tiny, like a mist of water. From experience, i need to know what works the best. I know there are a ton of bug & tar removers out there but i don't want to buy a bunch of different kinds just to find out that they're all junk. Any help is much appreciated!
go to the nearest automotive paint supplier and ask them...that stuff works great all you do is soak some towels in it and lay them on your car for a while, then it just wipes off....
Personally I would use a claybar and then wax the thing. You can get a claybar at most automotive stores. Easy to use and very cost effective. Once done, you can lay down a nice fresh way or polish. Besides, I am sure that yours could use a good cleaning down to the clear coat. The claybar will remove the road grime, bugs, tar, tree sap and even rail dust picked up before you ever sat in t.
Go to wal mart and get the new Prestone Windshield Bug & tar remover. It is safe for your paint and makes taking off the tree sap very easy. It comes in a large jug like that of antifreeze. The color is green and it works the best. Soak a microfiber rag (yellow or blue) ( make sure it is microfiber of you will scratch your paint) and turn the rag a whole bunch. then wash the car & you will be done.
I have used 3M wax and grease remover for years, it will not harm the paint and removes damn near anything that could stick to your finish. It WILL take off wax(duh!) so you will have to re-wax...wax on- wax off young grasshopper!
Tree Sap Attack Trust me on this- go to Advance Auto or another major auto parts place and but a clay bar (also called detailing clay). Mothers makes a nice product but you can also get Clay Magic. Then wash the car with soapy water and then use the soap to lubricate the paint while you rub the clay bar across it. You will not believe how easily that stuff removes tree sap and tar- its effortless. Clay- use clay- it really works ! Dan
I use the Zaino line of products. They are expensive but well worth it. Mothers has a great product too. They can be found in most of the larger chains. THere are others as well. As for wax / polish? Your choice.
Well, at the time of this post, you made this request a little over a day ago. If you get to it quickly, you can wash it off. Meguiars NXT Generation car wash is amazing. They also have a Speed Detailer which is a mist and wipe product for you to use in between washes. If the sap is dried up on your car, follow the suggestions made here and clay the car. Keep in mind however, that claying a car will remove not only all the dirt and grime, but any wax on the car as well. That said, after you clay, you need to polish (to shine) and then wax (to protect). I would also use a paint cleaner in between the claying and polishing steps. You're probably asking yourself, "What brand?" Well, you'll get different answers from different people. Some good manufacturers are Mother's or Meguiar's. A lot of people on this site live and die by Zaino, but I've never tried so I can't give an opinion on their products. I use 100% Meguiar's. Quik Clay (I haven't clayed the Mustang yet because it really hasn't needed it yet) Meguiar's 3-step system (Cleaner, polish, wax). Although I substitute step 3 and use the NXT Tech Wax instead. All these products are available at Pep Boys and the like. Before you use any of these products, learn how to use them, especially the clay. Simply read the directions and you'll be set. There are plenty of websites that have how-to articles on car care. I'm not sure if the rules of this site will allow me to post them. Moderators??? If you want, PM me and I'll give you the sites. Hope this helps
Use lots of water, just keep spraying... it will desolve. Then proceed to wash with whatever car wash you like. Safest route in my opinion. I have owned Bullitt #0005 and have never once used any wash soap on it, and still looks as good as the day I got her... of course I do use Tech Wax to give her a shine.
