Removal of tree sap

[jaclandx]

Parked car under oak or elm tree
Sap dropped
What do I use to remove the sap without
damaging exterior paint and tinted windows?

[Murr1525]

Re: Removal of tree sap

Washing, clay, or a paint cleaner would be mildest.

Can always try a Bug and Tar product, or glass cleaner if needed. Or if planning to detail anyway, can go straight to the glass cleaner.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Removal of tree sap

Obviously the sooner you work at removing tree sap the better off you'll be - and the easier it will be, too.

Glass cleaner can actually work very, very well for this but you will definitely have to rewax after using it.

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Re: Removal of tree sap

I have seen people use rubbing alcohol. I have used it myself sap at was plastered on my Urethane Bumper. A good Layer of Wax certainly helps.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Removal of tree sap

go for glass cleaner. It would be you best bet.

[trailblazer295]

Re: Removal of tree sap

I have some sap on a window and glass cleaner only took so much off. Anything else I can use?

PS sorry for the hijack

[Shawn T.]

Re: Removal of tree sap

You could try spraying some car wash solution on it next time you wash your car. Let it sit for about a minute or two to soften the sap and then proceed to wash the car as usual. I did this and it successfully removed the sap.

You could also, after letting it sit for a minute, scrub it lightly with either a bug spongeor a wash mitt (one separate from the one you wash the rest of your car with; I woudn't want to rub tree sap that is in my mitt all over the finish).

[tguil]

Re: Removal of tree sap

Iso alcohol or mineral spirits. Let the liquid "work" for you. Sometimes you may have to use a mild polishing/rubbing compound to knock the top off the sap so that the liquids can do their job.

Tom

[akimel]

Re: Removal of tree sap

Pick up a can of Stoner's Tarminator.