| Crump | 09-02-2006 12:44 PM |
How to get tree sap off the car
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Hi guys, I have seen some posts about tree sap removal. But I need some advice for some of you that have a way of getting it off. I have tried bug/tar remover, claybar, and no luck so far. It is getting harder on the paint now, and I am affraid it is going to eat the clear coat. My sister had the same problem on her car, which was worse and even the detailer couldn't get it off. Any advice???
| Subie Gal | 09-02-2006 12:45 PM |
rubbing alcohol.....
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| OKR S06 | 09-02-2006 01:41 PM |
Take it to a Paint&Body shop......I am pretty sure they will be able to remove it.
| turbokonejo | 09-02-2006 01:59 PM |
Ive seen it easly come off with reducer.
| Subie Gal | 09-02-2006 02:03 PM |
i've taken it off with rubbing alcohol :lol:
| Jim2025 | 09-02-2006 02:13 PM |
ive used rubbing alcohol..but afterwards i usually hit it with a clay bar and some wax
| turbokonejo | 09-02-2006 02:18 PM |
Def use wax after hitting it with reducer. Man Ive seen detailers use thinner to take it off which is why I say use reducer.
| mgsm666 | 09-02-2006 06:06 PM |
goo gone...its a bug and tar remover, comes in an orange bottle. Works wonders. I've used it for debadging 3 cars, and its awesome. Definately hit it with some wax afterwards though, as it will remove all the wax with the sap.
~Jesse
~Jesse
| Crump | 09-02-2006 10:40 PM |
i will try the goo gone, I have plenty of it at work. What is the reducer stuff you are talking about?
| tairese | 09-03-2006 12:02 AM |
alcohol works wonders when it is on glass.
| Crump | 09-03-2006 12:17 AM |
ya it is on the paint tho.
| Subie Gal | 09-03-2006 11:22 AM |
[QUOTE=Crump;15114966]ya it is on the paint tho.[/QUOTE]
did you try it yet? :)
did you try it yet? :)
| burritotown | 09-03-2006 02:16 PM |
i use lacquer thinner, works fine
| rubberbiscuitt | 09-03-2006 02:21 PM |
i've recently learned that 409(kitchen cleaner) works for sap on hands, but i have yet to try it on the car.
| Crawdads | 09-03-2006 02:31 PM |
[quote=Subie Gal;15110672]rubbing alcohol.....
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[quote=Subie Gal;15111167]i've taken it off with rubbing alcohol :lol:[/quote]
[quote=Jim2025;15111240]ive used rubbing alcohol..but afterwards i usually hit it with a clay bar and some wax[/quote]
[quote=tairese;15114871]alcohol works wonders when it is on glass.[/quote]
[quote=Subie Gal;15116950]did you try it yet? :)[/quote]
what [I]exactly[/I] are you trying to say...?
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[quote=Subie Gal;15111167]i've taken it off with rubbing alcohol :lol:[/quote]
[quote=Jim2025;15111240]ive used rubbing alcohol..but afterwards i usually hit it with a clay bar and some wax[/quote]
[quote=tairese;15114871]alcohol works wonders when it is on glass.[/quote]
[quote=Subie Gal;15116950]did you try it yet? :)[/quote]
what [I]exactly[/I] are you trying to say...?
| jamesg602 | 09-03-2006 02:32 PM |
+1 for goo gone, if that doesn't work try reducer/thinner. The thinner needs to be applied an wiped off quickly.:cool:
| JnJassociates | 09-03-2006 04:50 PM |
WD 40. Then wash and wax.
Bryan
Bryan
| rally_on | 09-04-2006 04:03 AM |
shoot it with a gun, i heard that works.
...or rubbing alcohol
...or rubbing alcohol
| chineebizkit | 09-04-2006 02:05 PM |
use the 3M General purpose adhesive remover with a cloth
| RR02wrx | 09-04-2006 04:05 PM |
I love goo gone but i've tried using it on sap without much luck.
| boostedrex18 | 09-04-2006 04:17 PM |
Use gas....I had it all over my sti when i was away at school. And that took it right off. Of course you have to use either a spray detailer when finished, or wax the car spots where you used gas.
| Crowder13 | 09-04-2006 04:19 PM |
mineral spirits
| turbokonejo | 09-04-2006 11:37 PM |
[QUOTE=Crump;15114352]i will try the goo gone, I have plenty of it at work. What is the reducer stuff you are talking about?[/QUOTE]
It�s like a week thinner. Automotive painters use it as a base coat stabilizer.
Example I see a big ass yellow mark on a painted panel from some asshat hitting a pole. I grab a rag soaked in reducer and wipe off all of that paint transfer.:eek: Remember your cars clear coat is baked and will not wipe off.;)
It�s like a week thinner. Automotive painters use it as a base coat stabilizer.
Example I see a big ass yellow mark on a painted panel from some asshat hitting a pole. I grab a rag soaked in reducer and wipe off all of that paint transfer.:eek: Remember your cars clear coat is baked and will not wipe off.;)
| jefmcc | 09-05-2006 03:58 PM |
Simple Green works too.
and I hear alcohol also works, but I can't remember where I heard that. ;)
and I hear alcohol also works, but I can't remember where I heard that. ;)
| ThrawlWRX | 09-05-2006 04:17 PM |
Use some cheep weak 70% rubbing Alch. Then wash the area with water and soap... You don't want to lose your paint too...:disco:
| rkramer | 09-05-2006 04:18 PM |
it probably isn't tree sap, at least not directly. most of the sticky stuff on your car after parking under a tree is bug crap. great thought for the day!
[URL="http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm"]http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm[/URL]
from the BMW page, you can also use bacon grease or lard to clean it...
[URL="http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm"]http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm[/URL]
from the BMW page, you can also use bacon grease or lard to clean it...
| tairese | 09-05-2006 04:51 PM |
^ I would argue otherwise. Most of the time, it smells like pine.
| drivin blind | 09-05-2006 04:52 PM |
Evidently he doesn't want to use alcohol. (Dr's office thing from his childhood?)
| r0bman | 09-05-2006 05:06 PM |
[QUOTE=tairese;15138556]^ I would argue otherwise. Most of the time, it smells like pine.[/QUOTE]I agree completely. I scraped a bit off w/ a credit card the other day, smelled very piney. Still, I'd believe it in some cases...
| bikeinxs | 09-05-2006 10:24 PM |
use vegetable oil
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rub it into the sap and then wash the resultant mess off with dish soap.
| rkramer | 09-05-2006 10:32 PM |
[QUOTE=r0bman;15138773]I agree completely. I scraped a bit off w/ a credit card the other day, smelled very piney. Still, I'd believe it in some cases...[/QUOTE]
read the article... aphids suck out tree sap, and then digest some of it. they can't handle the sticky, smelly sugars which gives the sap a nice pine smell.
(disclaimer, pine is one tree that WILL drop a lot of sap on its own...)
read the article... aphids suck out tree sap, and then digest some of it. they can't handle the sticky, smelly sugars which gives the sap a nice pine smell.
(disclaimer, pine is one tree that WILL drop a lot of sap on its own...)
| invadersevlow | 09-06-2006 02:41 PM |
And now for the win:
:disco: :disco: RAINX! :disco: :disco:
:disco: :disco: RAINX! :disco: :disco:
| 2superblus | 09-06-2006 05:15 PM |
GASOLINE! Take the sap right off.
| Crump | 09-06-2006 06:25 PM |
[QUOTE=2superblus;15152026]GASOLINE! Take the sap right off.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but is very risky with damaging the paint.
Yes, but is very risky with damaging the paint.
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