tree sap on paint...

[jegg]

This morning i was filling up at the gas station and saw that there were spots on the trunk of my car. I touched it to see what it was and it was tree sap. I detailed my car on Sunday and that took me hours. So you all can imagine how pissed i am about this. Anyway, I have never experience sap being on any of my cars and I can already tell its going to be a pain to remove. So I come to you guys for help. How do i go about removing this without leaving rubbing marks in the spots where the tree sap is. BTW my car is black. Sorry if this isn't tech.

 

[Phoenix00GT]

You probably should have put this in Sound & Shine, but I'll try to help:

I've had this problem before on a different car...it was black though. I used a bug & tar remover to get it off. It didn't leave any marks on the car either.

That sucks that you had just detailed it...we all know how that goes. Good Luck.

 

[crazynorwegian]

that Orange Goo stuff work great for tree sap and tar

 

[2k2fourpointsix]

bug and tar remover works, but also strips the wax off so be careful wehre you spray it and how much you use and re-wax the area when done. Supposedly clar bar works well with that too, but ive never tried it.

 

[paver1]

Try car wash soap in warm water..........Believe it or not it takes the tree sap off.........

 

[geegee]

This morning i was filling up at the gas station and saw that there were spots on the trunk of my car. I touched it to see what it was and it was tree sap. I detailed my car on Sunday and that took me hours. So you all can imagine how pissed i am about this. Anyway, I have never experience sap being on any of my cars and I can already tell its going to be a pain to remove. So I come to you guys for help. How do i go about removing this without leaving rubbing marks in the spots where the tree sap is. BTW my car is black. Sorry if this isn't tech.

I know this is going to sound crazy but I've been using plain old barbecue lighter fluid (Kingsford) for this for years and years (ever since '67 when a road was repaved where I parked my fastback - was totally covered in black asphault tar). Soak a 1" square on a soft rag (old tee shirt) and clean a small patch at a time. Should go easier than anything else. Follow immediately with dry cloth then with liquid cleaner/wax (something easy working). Buff to restore to original appearance. Wax car within two weeks (Maguiars or whatever). I've never had any paint damage however there's always a first time. Try on isolated area first (rear fender flare down low for example). If it works fine there then proceed to try on tree sap.

Good luck!

Jeff

 

[jegg]

thanks for all the help everyone...ill stop by autozone today and see what they have...

 

[Marine One]

Don't despair over having detailed your car last week. A fresh coat of wax will make this easier to deal with in the long run.
I've successfully used a cotton cloth saturated with WD-40 to remove both tree sap and road tar. Whatever you decide to use, remember to let the product do the work; don't rub too hard, especially since your car is black and will easily scratch.
Good luck.

 

[larrendeuce]

Denatured Alcohol works pretty good. I used it on a car I was detailing that is parked under trees most of the time.

 

[zgarske1038]

when its on my windows i use gasoline ... yes i said gasoline some theory as geegee said sept ive never used it on my paint

 

[No Control]

ISOPROPYL ALCHOHOL.

 

[stallion98gt]

clay bar + no sap spray

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

I know this is going to sound crazy but I've been using plain old barbecue lighter fluid (Kingsford) for this for years and years
Jeff

I've successfully used a cotton cloth saturated with WD-40 to remove both tree sap and road tar. Whatever you decide to use, remember to let the product do the work; don't rub too hard, especially since your car is black and will easily scratch.
Good luck.

lets just fu

ck this guy's clearcoat up for him. btw semper fi marine

clay bar + no sap spray

smartest post yet

do as this guy says and make sure you wax as usual after. claybar takes off EVERYTHING. microfiber towel is recommended.

 

[rodent79]

Just get some bug and tar remover & soak. Clean off and re-soak if neeeded.
Then CLAYBAR all the way Baaabbbby. You won't believe how smoooth it'll be...

 

[foxxxystang]

stoner bug and tar remover.....it sprays right on wipes off rionse with water...buff lightly there shouldent be a prob...be gentil and it should look like nothin was there..no big deal

 

[Firemanz]

clay bar + no sap spray

Clay bar works wonders......

 

[rjstaaf]

Unfortunately I deal with tree sap every day. As someone else already said, a regular car wash product mixed with warm water will remove it.

I am suprised no one has recommended you wet sand it yet