Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to ask a question. My sister in law parks her car under a HUGE tree and she just found out that there are a lot of heavy tree sap spots on her clear coat. THE MAGIC QUESTION IS: HOW CAN I REMOVE THEM?

 

If it hasn't been on there long enough to make it way into the clear I use isopropyl alcohol. If its real bad I put a little on a microfiber towel and set it on the spot for a few seconds then try to srcape the top layer off. Your fingernail should work, just avoid touching the paint to leave any marks in the clear. You may need to polish the spot afterwards then add a your favorite wax or sealant.

 

Take a look at this link:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...light=tree+sap

I found a couple of threads that members used bug & tar remover, WD-40, clay bar, or Goo Gone. Do a search and see what else is out there.

Whatever you use, remember to give the vehicle a good washing and waxing when you are done.

Hope this helps.

Kevin

 

I got tree sap on my hood and roof. Not sure how bad your sisters is but mine was small beads all over. The magic trick for me was a clay bar. RockPick suggested it and it worked great. Do a search on the site for clay bar and you find all you need to know!

 

regular rubbing alcohol works pretty good.

 

I have used a claybar but just make sure you throw it away afterwrds to avoid scrating the rest of the truck up.

 

GREAT point. Remember, clay does have a lifespan of use. If it looks, visibally, dingy, it probably is and should be replaced.

Obviously, different vehicles with varying amounts of stuck on surficial contamination will dictate how long your clay lasts. I've had bars go for seveal vehicles and I've chucked bars after one vehicle (one, in particular -- the guy worked near the International Airport -- and his Prelude showed it!! -- that, and it had NEVER been touched).

Again, remember the golden rule... COMMON SENSE!

RP

 

One evening the wife and I went out for dinner and I made the mistake of parking under a tree. Well, It looked like the tree puked sap onto the passenger window, some of the hood, the plastic between the hood and windshield, the front fender around the fender badge, and all over the side mirror and the door and the rubber on the doorsill below the window. I could not believe a tree would drop that much sap! Well, it might not have been the right thing to do, but I used Ronsonol lighter fluid to remove the sap. It worked. But there are still some marks left on the two inch wide rubber strip just below the bottom of the passenger window. I haven't been able to remove those yet.
The clearcoat looks fine but the lighter fluid probably stripped off any protective wax coating that was on there.
Yeah, I know, lighter fluid.........well I didn't have anything else at the time.