Tree Sap

[Kristi]

I have Tree sap on my roof, that will not come off,, I already tryed Clay Bars, and cleaner wax? Anyone know of anything else that may get this off???

[Panacea]

Bug and Tar remover? I don't know it it includes Tree sap or not. I could have sworn that's what my dad used.

[Not2OLD]

Talked to a body-shop buddy of mine when this happened to me.


His answer: HOT Liquid Tide laundry detergent. Use as hot of water as you can stand, and it will go away....but so will any wax/polish you have.

[logicman49]

Never use detergent on your car! Try distilled white vinegar. Immediately after use a good polish and then wax. Hope it works. If the sap was left on a long time, you may have trouble.:thumbs:

['01GTgirl]

Originally posted by Panacea
Bug and Tar remover? I don't know it it includes Tree sap or not. I could have sworn that's what my dad used.

Yup...this worked for me too. Made by Turtle Wax, and it's in a black spray bottle. It says to spray on area and let sit for a minute, but for sap, let it sit another minute or so.

I'm bringing it with me to Carlisle, so if you wanna wait till then, Kristi, you are more than welcome to borrow it.

[Kristi]

THanks Erika, I have the bug and tar remover from taking off the ribs, Its not really that bad,, Im just going to wait until after carlisle to do this,, The car already had the 5 step wash, and i dont want to ruin my polish, I just needed the heads up on what will work,, , Hopefully no one will notice,,,

[Mechtech]

Something I use is a little gas line antifreeze on a cloth, same type of cloth you'd use to remove wax. Works everytime and does not damage the paint.

[ImSoBored152]

goo gone usually works pretty well. you can pick it up pretty much any store