Posted By: cptn60
Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 06:06 PM
Just bought a 96 LHS; nice car unfortunately previous owner parked beneath a tree and car is just covered with sap. Already tried Acrysol and some mild detergent but it's pretty stubborn. Anyone have any ideas? I can chip it off with my fingernail, but it's not a Colt-sized vehicle. Like to try something that won't tear the clearcoat up.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 06:08 PM
goof off? Sticker remover? WD-40?
Posted By: Neil
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 06:11 PM
Try Gunk engine degreaser (white can w/orange lid).
Posted By: b54406barrel
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 06:13 PM
Really-really hot (wear rubber gloves) water with with lots of detergent has always worked for me.
soft cloth damp with lacquer thinner,nail polish remover,usually comes off in one or two wipes,do not scrub or use pressure,wax after getting the sap off
Posted By: Neil
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 06:29 PM
I should also mention that engine degreaser works great for taking off road tar too.
Posted By: 62maxwgn
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 07:00 PM
Still,you are better off using hot soapy water,no chance what so ever of any paint damage.
I use 3M adhesive remover.
Posted By: Lefty
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 11:15 PM
Soak a couple of them with a good penetrating oil (not WD40) for an hour. If they don't soften up it's going to be tough. Around here the sap leaking trees are acidic and even if you get the sap off it's already too late after 24 hours. The sap penetrates into the clear coat and ruins the paint under the drip.
Posted By: az426john
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/22/09 11:21 PM
I have had good luck with both WD-40 and kerosene.
Naphtha might also work, but you would want to test it on an inconspicuous painted area first.
Posted By: Kiner
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/23/09 01:10 AM
dupont Bug and tar remover.
In the black and white bottle.
I used prepsol once.
lacquer thinner,acetone,nail polish remover,mineral spirits,gasoline,kerosene,reducer will work just fine ,common sense helps not to cause any damage to the paint,
avoid scrubbing,scratching or applying pressure,never use scotch pad,nails,razors,putty knife,e.t.c. unless you're planning to repaint
Posted By: mopar376d
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/23/09 02:30 AM
Goof Off or Goo Be Gone
Great stuff.
I used it to get road paint lines off my truck. Buffed and waxed after I was done. Looked like new.
Posted By: calrobb2000
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/23/09 02:53 AM
hi
have very good resualts with starting fluid .
dries fast enough to not hurt paint and goo is gone .
Posted By: 70shaker
Re: Tree sap removal ? - 10/24/09 04:53 PM
Rubbing alchohol has worked for me and does not hurt the paint althouh it will take the wax off.
