Terrible Tree Sap...

[AjNavo61490]

My client's black LS460 has tree sap all on the hood and some of the roof that seems to have etched into the paint... Im thinking light/moderate wetsanding?

Feed back please

 

[embolism]

has all the sap been removed yet?

before wetsanding I would try an aggressive clay or even a magic eraser on it...

wetsanding gives me the heebee jeebies...

 

[Dubbin1]

Well if its etched into the paint enough that compounding wont take them out than wet sanding or a repaint is the only other option. Just be sure not to go too far

 

[langman37]

Magic eraser on paint? Think I read somewhere that's not a good idea. I would use Prep-sol, body prep, etc. to remove the sap. Then likely wetsand with 3000 to remove etching.

 

[Kristopher1129]

Magic eraser on paint? Think I read somewhere that's not a good idea. I would use Prep-sol, body prep, etc. to remove the sap. Then likely wetsand with 3000 to remove etching.

I'm with this guy. :iagree:

 

[garcin]

Had this happen to a motorcycle once...if sap has not been on for too long cold cold water will take it off. Use a microfiber and give it a try.good luck

 

[embolism]

Magic eraser on paint? Think I read somewhere that's not a good idea. I would use Prep-sol, body prep, etc. to remove the sap. Then likely wetsand with 3000 to remove etching.

magic eraser is like 4000 grit and should be handled with the same care as 4000 grit sandpaper but I've used it before on a Q7 to take off paint transfer with no issues.