Tree Sap

[Junior Blue]

It's that time of year in my neighborhood when sap is falling out of the trees. Does anyone have an idea how to clean tree sap off the truck?

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[RDJTX]

100 grit sandpaper?

 

[Junior Blue]

100 grit sandpaper?

Thank You I'll give it a try.

 

[AzScorpion]

You can try rubbing alcohol, goof off or a clay mitt. All should take it off but rinse good afterwards and re-wax the area as it'll strip the wax off. Also don't rub to hard just blot the area and lightly rub.

 

[Junior Blue]

You can try rubbing alcohol, goof off or a clay mitt. All should take it off but rinse good afterwards and relax the area as it'll strip the wax off. Also don't rub to hard just blot the area and lightly rub.

Thanks Dave, I like that idea better than the sand paper.
Good Luck with Money Pit 2

 

[DaveT]

I tried them all, and 100% isopropyl alcohol does better than all the rest. Amazon

 

[AzScorpion]

Thanks Dave, I like that idea better than the sand paper.
Good Luck with Money Pit 2

Thanks Pete. It's coming along slowly but surely.

Yes the 100 grit was a bit much. Everyone knows you should always start with 320 grit first. ?

 

[TuggerNutz]

I've been considering fostering beavers.

As for the isopropyl I don't think you want it full strength. I think you want a 50/50 with distilled water.

 

[GitRDone]

Good ole WD40 works well.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Sap is a pain.

Wash with warm water and car soap, then for the stubborn sap the isopropyl alcohol. Wash again then apply your @AzScorpion approved 303 products.
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[AzScorpion]

Sap is a pain.

Wash with warm water and car soap, then for the stubborn sap the isopropyl alcohol. Wash again then apply your @AzScorpion approved 303 products.
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[RDJTX]

Thanks Dave, I like that idea better than the sand paper.
Good Luck with Money Pit 2

LOL you had me worried for a minute .... they also make some commercial products that will work.

Now for the good stuff. if you want a good laugh. check out this article on the subject. if is full of wonderful ideas for people who don't give two shits about their paint. There are a couple of ideas that are worth trying but jeeeze some of them are just off the damn wall. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-remove-sap-from-a-car

 

[AzScorpion]

LOL you had me worried for a minute .... they also make some commercial products that will work.

Now for the good stuff. if you want a good laugh. check out this article on the subject. if is full of wonderful ideas for people who don't give two shits about their paint. There are a couple of ideas that are worth trying but jeeeze some of them are just off the damn wall. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-remove-sap-from-a-car

Most are ok to use but a razor blade? I guess if you're the type that doesn't care about your paint. Then again if you were you'd probably just leave the sap on it. lol

 

[RDJTX]

Most are ok to use but a razor blade? I guess if you're the type that doesn't care about your paint. Then again if you were you'd probably just leave the sap on it. lol

I dunno man ... taking a sponge or anything like it and doing some "hard" scrubbing is just begging for marks in your clear IMHO. but I agree that most are ok to try. and like you, I lost it at the razor blade thing ... LOL

 

[Trigganometry]

Use goof-off! Takes off sap, tar and just about anything else like it. Does not hurt the clear coat and doesn’t require a lot of elbow grease. I would wash the spot with soap and water afterwards to remove any residue of cleaner left.

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