Tree Sap Removal on Paint

[Vikas]

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If you want to scratch the [censored] out of your car be my guest. I guarantee my car is more swirl free than yours though.
Are you aware of the fact that Rick was professional detailer before he retired? He has posted millions of pictures of his work on the web. I think your assertion would be found false.

 

[RTexasF]

Hardly millions but thank you for my defense, it is appreciated. The fact is that I KNOW how to use the plastic razor blade and obviously he does not....likely never even seen one.

 

[2010Civic]

You may know how to use one without scratching but I doubt the OP does. Also his Honda has soft paint compared to most cars.

 

[paulri]

Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone
Originally Posted By: Balrog006
Rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or pad.

As above, wash and wax afterward.


Right.

Learned this one the hard way, one can damage the paint before the pine sap is gone using harsh solvents, lacquer thinner, blow torches, hammer and chisel, scrub brush and Lord knows what else.

70% isopropyl alcohol used generously and some patience. No tools, just a thumbnail if necessary


Agreed, I just took off some tree sap last night with isopropyl alcohol. A few cotton swabs rubbed onto it removed the sap in a couple of minutes. I read that this will strip everything off the paint, not just dirt and sap but wax and polish, so be prepared to wax it afterwards.

 

[Donald]

Bug and tar remover will do the job. In Walmart in car wax shelf.

You always want to start low and move up. Lacquer thinner or acetone should be last. Mineral spirits or kerosene or turpentine should be first unless you want to use the product actually made for the task.

 

[FastEddie]

Originally Posted By: paulri
Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone
Originally Posted By: Balrog006
Rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or pad.

As above, wash and wax afterward.


Right.

Learned this one the hard way, one can damage the paint before the pine sap is gone using harsh solvents, lacquer thinner, blow torches, hammer and chisel, scrub brush and Lord knows what else.

70% isopropyl alcohol used generously and some patience. No tools, just a thumbnail if necessary


Agreed, I just took off some tree sap last night with isopropyl alcohol. A few cotton swabs rubbed onto it removed the sap in a couple of minutes. I read that this will strip everything off the paint, not just dirt and sap but wax and polish, so be prepared to wax it afterwards.

Isopropyl alcohol sure does work excellent on sap, doesn't it. It amazes me that people get frustrated by all these special cleaners, tar removers, solvents etc that don't do squat for removing dried on tree sap, but alcohol they have at home and is one of the best things for tree sap removal.