Request: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Archived on 05/20/2009
What is the best way to remove tree sap from an automobile?
Mary from Washington, MO
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RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Try vegetable oil. I worked in a flower shop for a few years and at Christmas time we used it to get the sap off of our hands. (07/17/2007)
By lauri_cote
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
I have used Goo Gone and Goof Off (same sort of thing) on my cars before. I had some vinyl lettering that I removed and it left a sticky residue. I used the Goo Gone and it was gone. It didn't hurt the paint at all.
This is not a very "green" solution, because the stuff stinks. It smells very toxic. I used double rubber gloves and wished that I had a mask. Be sure to do this outside or in a well ventilated area.
Jess (07/19/2007)
By jess
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
After working in the auto industry for 20 years, I can tell you what should work. After washing the car (to remove any other dirt), try using Bug and Tar Remover. You can find it in the automotive section of any store (like Walmart or Pep Boys). Use it sparingly, because it will strip any wax you may have on the car, but it won't damage the finish.
It's a time consuming process, but I've had much success with this. After, wax the area. As I mentioned, the remover also strips off any wax. Also, a good coat of wax on the car will make it much easier to remove the sap should this ever happen again.
Good Luck.
Jenny (07/19/2007)
By youngster8
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, it works well for me, not much scrubbing. (08/09/2007)
By Megan
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
What didn't work:
I applied Varsol to dried sap on my car window, and it didn't work. (09/04/2007)
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
I work at a car wash. A clay bar is the best way. You can use that all over your car, that is better. You can buy a kit for about $20.00. You get the sprayer and the clay bar (like Playdoh), spray what is in the bottle and take the clay bar out of the package and use in small circles. Make sure that you keep the area wet at all times. Everyone should do this if your run your hands over your car and it fells rough. After you clay bar the whole car then wax. The wax will last three times longer. (12/25/2007)
By Lance
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Use rubbing alcohol, it comes off pretty easy. After the sap is gone clean the area with Windex. It's that easy. (07/04/2008)
By Mike
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
I had sap on my car and used lemon extract. It worked great, I didn't have to scrub or anything. Paint still looks good. (07/06/2008)
By jared0949
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
I used the Magic eraser and it didn't work well, a little bit but not well.
(08/20/2008)
By Joy from Canada
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Use a dampened fabric softener sheet, wring out water. You can use it to take off bugs and sap. A used fabric softener sheet will also work.
(09/02/2008)
By Cathy from MA
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Request: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Archived on 07/17/2007
My son came home from school with his car covered with tree sap. It has dried on to a lacquer finish. I have tried lots of sap removers and car polishes but it still will not come off. I would appreciate some suggestion.
Lou from Spring, Texas
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RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Try Avon skin so soft bath oil. It removed gummy residue from tape, it also removes tar and doesnt harm paint finishes (07/25/2006)
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RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Try rubbing alcohol, WD-40, or Skin-So-Soft bath oil. Wash the car afterwards to remove any residue. (07/26/2006)
By mef1957
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Have you tried Witchhazel? You can find it in the pharmacy around rubbing alcohol. I've heard to use this on skin, but I don't know how it will work on a car. (07/27/2006)
By Dawn Salisbury
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Heard about using peanut butter from a housewife, and can't wait for a mild day to try it Fortunately , the 'sap source' was cut down.
The rationale behind using peanut butter is not that 'it sticks too the roof of your car', but,that the oil doesn't evaporate as fast as most solvents. I'll opt for the 'all natural' spread , as it should
remove the spots in a JIFFY. (02/27/2007)
By Edouardo
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Request: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Archived on 06/15/2005
What is the best way to remove tree sap from a car without hurting the finish or the paint?
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RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Try Lestoil. It removes tar, so sap should be a non-issue. It will not ruin the finish. We've used it on our cars and my husband uses it on his Harley and we've NEVER had a problem with it. (06/13/2005)
By chima0692
RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car
Whatever you do, DO NOT USE NAIL POLISH REMOVER! A message board suggested this and I tried it and it left smears all over my paint. (05/03/2006)
By Nicole
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