Tree sap??

RoyalBlUE08

RoyalBlUE08

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how in the world do you remove tree sap?!? i tried simple green, claying, iron x, tar x. nothing works at all. im trying to detail my uncles 745 LI and i cant remove the tree sap. the only thing i used that works is IPA but it took about an hour just to remove it from the TRUNK! and its a huge car. there has to be something better and quicker and more efficient.
 
mineral spirits works very well. For big blobs, premoisten with spirits then scrape most of it with a fingernail or something without spreading it any further.
 
Try cold water with a microfiber, worked for me. Good luck
 
My sister-in-law-to-be used oven cleaner and is overjoyed. (I scolded her when I found out she did it.)
 
I use acetone, just dip a corner of a microfiber in it and then soak the sap then rub quickly and dry up excess with the rest of the microfiber, it makes it disappear very quickly!
 
Acetone or mineral spirits as mentioned before work great. Really the easiest trick IMO.
 
I used a plastic razor blade to remove some. It didn't scratch or mar the finish and I cleaned the spot with APC and it seemed to work really well.
Has anyone else used a Plastic razor blade?
 
Tree sap should not be the hard to remove unless its etched into the paint. From what you've said about removing it with IPA, leads me to believe this is not the case

The biggest PITA sap for me, are those little globs that are clear in color. Not sure what tree produces these, but I am not a fan
 
I usually use a plastic razor and then finish it up with some APC and then a little polish. If the sap is etched into the paint I use some rubbing compound to get it out without ruining the paint job.

I would avoid using microfiber towels when taking off sap. I learned that the hard way by spending a lot time trying to get the sap out of my towel.
 
I'm surprised to see Mineral Spirits suggested so many times. I've never had luck with Mineral Spirits unless it was really fresh.

Acetone has worked on the toughest of tree sap spots for me. Thinner also works for factory paint only. But, either one of these products will work quickly...just don't rub for long.

Did I see someone suggest cold water and an MF? I would be pretty upset if that worked, haha.
 
I've removed some pretty big old hard globs by building a dam around the sap with a microfiber; flooding with Stoner's Tarminator; let dwell; wipe. This has always worked for me two apps. max.
Like someone mentioned above this is if it hasn't etched the paint.
 
Try using an ice cube in a plastic sandwich bag.Rub it over the spot gently and it will come off....may take a little while but it works for me.
 
Inherited some very OLD deposits when I bought the car. Nothing listed worked. Eventually had to take the razor to it, and the small amount left i hit with some very light wet sanding. Buffed, looked perfect.
 
Tree Sap is an organic compound. Hence the chemistry, any other organic solvent will work. SLX -(only on clear coat paints) Goof off, Orange citrus. I have found that Next Generation dish detergent (vegetable based) will work too.
 
I'm surprised TarX and clay didn't work. It must be really old hardened sap. Some cool ideas I'm reading here I'll have to try next time I run into aged sap deposits.
 
I had to leave my truck out under some Oak and Hickory trees for a few weeks while the carport was being built....I was on chemo and then had my left knee replaced.This week I have been trying to get the tree sap off..It is very hard..I tried some Tarminator (fair) the some Tar X (fair) they I used some 3M Adhesive Remover IT Works great....the roof of the truck is ready for some Glaze now...:xyxthumbs:
 
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