best product for removing tree sap
#1
best product for removing tree sap
I have a problem in the spring with poplar tree sap getting on my trucks. The buds fall off onto the hood or other places and leave the common sticky yellow spot . I use mothers car wash soap all the time but it just smears the sap leaving an ugly mark. I have tried a few different products with bug and tar removal but nothing was sucessful. Anyone know of a good product that will work and not hurt the paint.
#2
I would think mineral spirits would take the sap off and should not hurt a modern 2K paint job, but it will remove any wax as well. After you remove the sap with a small amount of mineral spirits and a soft cloth, throughly wash the area with a good car wash soap, dry the area, and then apply some wax to protect your finish. I believe this should work OK, but you should always do a test on a hidden area that has the same paint finish to make sure it won't hurt your trucks appearance.
#3
I don't know if this is good for everyone's vehicles, but on my '91 Grand Marquis I use Dawn dish soap. It gets the sap off without too much scrubbing, then I use my powerwasher (you can go to a do-it-yourself car wash to do this) to get all the soap/sap off. When it's done, it looks brand new again. Once it's clean, apply a *good* wax. I say a good one, because some of the cheaper waxes will either wear away too fast or just not protect as well. The wax will help keep the sap from sticking again.
As for the windows, I don't know if Rain-X will help keep sap from sticking to them, since I haven't tried it yet. I just keep a can of the foaming glass cleaner under my seat, and some of the heavy-duty blue paper towels behind it. Turning the wipers on when there's sap on the windshield makes it quite difficult to see out the front.
As for the windows, I don't know if Rain-X will help keep sap from sticking to them, since I haven't tried it yet. I just keep a can of the foaming glass cleaner under my seat, and some of the heavy-duty blue paper towels behind it. Turning the wipers on when there's sap on the windshield makes it quite difficult to see out the front.
#7
I have a white F250 and it's getting covered with sap. I wash it off regularly with high pressure washer. This had been working but now the sap its getting harder to remove. Even once it's removed (you can't feel it to the touch) it is staining the paint. Is there any way that these stains can be removed or is the paint just ruined?
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I have a white F250 and it's getting covered with sap. I wash it off regularly with high pressure washer. This had been working but now the sap its getting harder to remove. Even once it's removed (you can't feel it to the touch) it is staining the paint. Is there any way that these stains can be removed or is the paint just ruined?
#12
I've been trying to remove some carpet adhesive for a week or so which is about the same consistency. I've tried Dawn Power Dissolver, 3M adhesive remover, Purple Power, Simple Green, laquer thinner, acetone and finally Krud Cutter. The Krud Cutter has had the most effect. Just for what it's worth.
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#14
Best product? Sure... a Stihl chain saw!!
Seriously, first I use those fake credit cards you get in the mail to scrape off as much as I can. Then Goof Off and a rag to remove what is left.... it's a PITA cuz ya gotta re-wax the spots ya just worked on.
To settle the issue once and for all, I suggest removing the tree(s) and strategically planting a more compatible species of tree where you park while keeping in mind summer sun angles and winter wind directions. While there is no perfect tree, some are better than others.
Seriously, first I use those fake credit cards you get in the mail to scrape off as much as I can. Then Goof Off and a rag to remove what is left.... it's a PITA cuz ya gotta re-wax the spots ya just worked on.
To settle the issue once and for all, I suggest removing the tree(s) and strategically planting a more compatible species of tree where you park while keeping in mind summer sun angles and winter wind directions. While there is no perfect tree, some are better than others.