i got tree sap

Chinky_Sti · 03-01-2007, 05:14 PM

well like the title say i got tree sap all over my car and i dont know what can take it off i tryt washing it and nothing any insight will be good on how to remove it ....

haroman311 · 03-01-2007, 05:18 PM

i think turtle wax has the bug/tar remover, try that. brake clean workes wonder too. as long as u wash it off the paint right after u do ur work

Chinky_Sti · 03-01-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by haroman311

i think turtle wax has the bug/tar remover, try that. brake clean workes wonder too. as long as u wash it off the paint right after u do ur work

i was thinking about the tar/bug remover to but wasnt sure..

docd187 · 03-01-2007, 05:47 PM

If you have a polisher or buffer you can use it with a mildly abrasive polish, some tar and bug removers work, and also some of those rubbing alcohol pads from first aid kits work. If you use the alcohol pads make sure to wash the area afterwards and rewax it.

Chinky_Sti · 03-01-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by docd187

If you have a polisher or buffer you can use it with a mildly abrasive polish, some tar and bug removers work, and also some of those rubbing alcohol pads from first aid kits work. If you use the alcohol pads make sure to wash the area afterwards and rewax it.

ok cool im going to try the tar and bug remover any brand will work right

***BoostJunkie*** · 03-01-2007, 06:39 PM

DO NOT SPRAY BRAKE CLEANER ON YOUR PAINT! I just had to all caps that because I can't stress it enough. I would first try a clay bar, making sure to keep the bar well lubricated. If that doesn't work, bug and tar remover will do the trick, but the clay should get the job done and it never hurts to clay your car a couple times a year anyways. Just make sure you polish/wax afterwards.

Chinky_Sti · 03-01-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

DO NOT SPRAY BRAKE CLEANER ON YOUR PAINT! I just had to all caps that because I can't stress it enough. I would first try a clay bar, making sure to keep the bar well lubricated. If that doesn't work, bug and tar remover will do the trick, but the clay should get the job done and it never hurts to clay your car a couple times a year anyways. Just make sure you polish/wax afterwards.

ok i see i was thinking of the clay bar but i wasnt sure well i was planning to wax/and polish my car this weekend. so will that help..

Peleg · 03-01-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

DO NOT SPRAY BRAKE CLEANER ON YOUR PAINT! I just had to all caps that because I can't stress it enough. I would first try a clay bar, making sure to keep the bar well lubricated. If that doesn't work, bug and tar remover will do the trick, but the clay should get the job done and it never hurts to clay your car a couple times a year anyways. Just make sure you polish/wax afterwards.

+1,000,0000

Brake cleaner and car paint doesn't mix very well.

Wash the car first then use Meguiar's mild claybar and some Meguiar's 34 quick detailer spray, it will take off the sap.

Endless_STi · 03-01-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by haroman311

i think turtle wax has the bug/tar remover, try that. brake clean workes wonder too. as long as u wash it off the paint right after u do ur work

I use turtle wax bug and tar remover and it worked beautifully. After washing my car and drying it, I just sprayed that sucker all over the rear and everything came off.

***Pyro*** · 03-01-2007, 07:49 PM

Tree sap is nasty stuff. I had a spot on my fender that got baked on pretty good. Bug & tar remover didn't work, so I took it to my friend's body shop. He tried to buff it out, but it didn't work. He apparently had to wet-sand it.

You can still see where the spot was, because it softened the paint underneath.

shegavein · 03-01-2007, 07:56 PM

anybody else ever heard to use butter. I heard that from a trucker. Havent tried it but just wondering if anybody heard the same.

Ikon · 03-02-2007, 02:21 AM

STONERS product the tar, sap ..etc remover.. only 6 bucks fori think 24oz can.. i have it and it works great lesves to resin

03-01-2007, 05:14 PM	#1
Chinky_Sti Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 for now :) Location: NJ Posts: 1,636 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	i got tree sap well like the title say i got tree sap all over my car and i dont know what can take it off i tryt washing it and nothing any insight will be good on how to remove it .... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-02-2007, 02:21 AM	#12
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,126 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	STONERS product the tar, sap ..etc remover.. only 6 bucks fori think 24oz can.. i have it and it works great lesves to resin This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-01-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
haroman311 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Maddad DP and P&L Catback, stage 2!!! Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 641 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	i think turtle wax has the bug/tar remover, try that. brake clean workes wonder too. as long as u wash it off the paint right after u do ur work

03-01-2007, 05:47 PM	#4
docd187 STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru Fav Mod: WRX STi Location: New Fairfield Posts: 274 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	If you have a polisher or buffer you can use it with a mildly abrasive polish, some tar and bug removers work, and also some of those rubbing alcohol pads from first aid kits work. If you use the alcohol pads make sure to wash the area afterwards and rewax it.

03-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#6
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	DO NOT SPRAY BRAKE CLEANER ON YOUR PAINT! I just had to all caps that because I can't stress it enough. I would first try a clay bar, making sure to keep the bar well lubricated. If that doesn't work, bug and tar remover will do the trick, but the clay should get the job done and it never hurts to clay your car a couple times a year anyways. Just make sure you polish/wax afterwards.

03-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
*Pyro* Pyrite Member Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Valentine 1 Location: NC Posts: 589 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Tree sap is nasty stuff. I had a spot on my fender that got baked on pretty good. Bug & tar remover didn't work, so I took it to my friend's body shop. He tried to buff it out, but it didn't work. He apparently had to wet-sand it. You can still see where the spot was, because it softened the paint underneath.

03-01-2007, 07:56 PM	#11
shegavein Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Glock 19 with hicap mags Location: Boise Posts: 118 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	anybody else ever heard to use butter. I heard that from a trucker. Havent tried it but just wondering if anybody heard the same.