Removing Tree Sap From a Car

RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By (Guest Post) (09/02/2008) Use a dampened fabric softener sheet, wring out water. Anyway use to take off bugs and sap. Can use a used fabric softener sheet. Cathy from MA Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By Anonymous (Guest Post) (09/01/2008) I had dried tree sap on a new car and it would not come off with any amount of soap, lemon juice, and bug & tar remover. I finally tried plain inexpensive rubbing alcohol, and that worked perfectly. All it took with less than an ounce of alcohol and a little rubbing and the tree sap came off completely, without any damage to the cars finish. I then soaped, dried and waxed the affected area, and the car looks like new. Save yourself a lot of work, time, and aggravation and try rubbing alcohol. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By (Guest Post) (08/20/2008) I used the Magic eraser and it didn't work well, a little bit but not well! Joy, Canada Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by jared0949 (1) | (07/06/2008) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By Mike (Guest Post) (07/04/2008) Use rubbing alcohol, it comes off pretty easy. After the sap is gone clean the area with windex. It's that easy. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By lance (Guest Post) (12/25/2007) 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 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By (Guest Post) (09/04/2007) What didn't work: I applied varsol to dried sap on my car window, and it didn't work. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post By Megan (Guest Post) (08/09/2007) Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - works well for me, not much scrubbing. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by youngster8 (35) | (07/19/2007) Contact After working in the auto industry for 20 yrs, I can tell you what should work. After washing the car (to remove any other dirt), try using bug & 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by jess_admin (691) | (07/19/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by magnoliasouth (3) | (07/19/2007) Profile | Contact Has anyone tried Goo Gone? It's an excellent adhesive remover and even cleans crayon off the walls like presto. It was a God send when my kids were small. Just be careful and make sure it won't hurt the paint on the car. It didn't hurt the paint on the walls, but check anyway. Official site: http://www.googone.com/products_gg.aspx Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by lauri_cote (1) | (07/17/2007) Contact Try vegetable oil. I worked in a flower shop for a few years and at Christmas time we use it to get the sap off of our hands. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by jess_admin (691) | (07/17/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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 Answers: 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) By 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 Report Spam or Abuse Request: Removing Tree Sap From a Car Post by lewis_admin (1320) | (06/15/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact What is the best way to remove tree sap from a car without hurting the finish or the paint? Answers: 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 Report Spam or Abuse