Tips for removing tree sap from bodywork

pberry · Post by **pberry** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:55 am

I've got what appears and smells to be pine sap all over the roof of my car. Anyone had this problem before? It won't come off even with a gentle scrub (you know, those green pads: about as abrasive as I dared). However I've only used standard car shampoo so far at standard dilution.

Is there anything that can remove it without taking a layer of paint off? It's also on the glass as well.

I'll post a photo if that's going to help.

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:57 am

Use a clay bar to remove the tree sap, it will do the job just fine, but you will need to re-wax afterwards as it removes any existing wax on the paintwork.

pberry · Post by **pberry** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:29 pm

mk4 glx 1.6 wrote:Use a clay bar to remove the tree sap, it will do the job just fine, but you will need to re-wax afterwards as it removes any existing wax on the paintwork.

Thanks for the tip. It could do with a re-wax anyway...

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:00 am

you will prob need a lot of lubrication cos tree sap can be pretty stubborn!

polopimp · Post by **polopimp** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:10 pm

i just soaked the car in auto glym multi wash its called. spray it on when the car is dry jet wash it off. put some more multi wash on and shampoo off with the usual sponge and soapy water. making sure u get all the multi wash off because it drys white. hope that helps