Tree sap

Adams_02GT · 02-12-2007, 08:08 AM

So i haven't washed my car for about a week. When I did the other day there was some tree sap on it. I couldn't get all of it off. I just needs some sugestions on to remove it please.

Cobra4187 · 02-12-2007, 08:15 AM

This advice has been removed. Never use a razor blade on paint.

Please follow the advice from Justang from WWW.OBSESSIVEDETAIL.COM as posted below.
Thank you,
Chris

Adams_02GT · 02-12-2007, 09:35 AM

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ORIGINAL: Cobra4187

Gotta a heat gun? that works great! you can even use a razer blade.

a razer blade has two sides, one side is a little rough but the other side is a bit smoother.
Slightly bend the razer blade, rought side being the inside. With the smooth side go very evenly with the paint. do that jsut do light passes and the tree sap will come off.

It might leave very fine scratches, just depends on how you do it. just a very soft cut will take that away

Im a bit iffy about the razor. The sap isn't very gunky anymore, It's more of a crust now. Is there like a solvent or chemical solution that can take care of it?

Juztang · 02-12-2007, 12:36 PM

If the sap isn't that bad you can use a cleaner wax or even use a claybar to remove the wax. I would try the clay first. I get sap off all of the time with a claybar.

sowaxeman · 02-12-2007, 02:46 PM

I'm jealous that you could even have a tree sap problem this time of year[8D] the only problem we have here is snow & salt [:@]

raubt · 02-12-2007, 04:11 PM

Don't use a razor -- that's insane.

I would take it to a self-serve car wash with a hot water pressure washer, and try to work the sap off that way. Just get right on top of it with the pressure washer and the heat should take it off.

And if there's any stain or anything, try rubbing compound.

Stickman81 · 02-12-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Cobra4187

Gotta a heat gun? that works great! you can even use a razer blade.

a razer blade has two sides, one side is a little rough but the other side is a bit smoother.
Slightly bend the razer blade, rought side being the inside. With the smooth side go very evenly with the paint. do that jsut do light passes and the tree sap will come off.

It might leave very fine scratches, just depends on how you do it. just a very soft cut will take that away

While you may want to take a heat gun and a razor blade to your car please don't tell someone here to do that.
It is totally irresponsible and someone will damage thier car following this advice.

You say you are a detailer in another post. Nodetailer I know would take a heat gun or a razor blade to paint, not even in the fender wells.

Stickman81 · 02-12-2007, 05:32 PM

If you have some WD-40 give that a try.
You can also try some "Stoner Tarminator" which should be available locally.

Jim D. · 02-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Mineral spirits.

stangman94 · 02-12-2007, 06:23 PM

bug and tar remover