Under the Hood. Vehicle Maintenance. Tree sap can be easily removed from cars if you follow a few steps. Nail polish remover : Pour some nail polish remover onto a cotton ball and wipe it on the sap.
The sap should come right off. After it's removed, wash away any residue with a paste of baking soda and water to be sure the car paint doesn't come off as well. Then wash the car [source: DetailXperts ]. Mineral spirit : Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirit turpentine. Rub the cloth on the sap, and the sap should come off.
After it's removed, wash the area well with water to remove any residue. It will get to work dissolving the tree sap. These spots can be deceiving at first glance.
They are sticky sap stains that attract grime and seem impossible to remove. Pine sap that sits on the car for too long can etch through the clear coat of the car paint. Merely taking your vehicle through the car wash will most likely not remove the sticky substance of those sap spots. Getting tree sap off a car is not an easy task, but it is possible if you have the right know-how, cleaning products, and methods. For the most part, using a solution of soapy water may not always get the job done.
Many times the best solution to try first is the most straight forward and uncomplicated. Therefore, our first step is a simple cleaning solution that may work on removing a fresh sap stain. Fill the bucket with the hottest water possible without burning your hands. Pour some of the hot water directly onto the sap spots. Dunk the cloth into the hot water and apply a few drops of dish soap onto the microfiber cloth.
Use a pulling and lifting motion as you rub at the sap to try and coax the sap residue up from the surface of the car. Rinse and reapply soap to the cloth as needed. Once done, thoroughly rinse all soapy residue from the car. If this method worked, great! If not, you now have a clean working surface for trying one of the other ways. If too much time has passed, then you will have to clean hardened tree sap off a car.
The following method is an excellent way to remove that baked on tree sap. You can use any one of the three following ingredients to dissolve and remove the sap that has dried onto your car. Apply either a dab of bacon grease, WD or lighter fluid to the dried-on sap. Allow it to sit for a while to give it time to dissolve the tree sap. Once you notice that the spot has begun to disappear, use a soft cloth to wipe it away. Add more of the grease, WD, or lighter fluid to the stain and repeat the process until the sap spot is completely dissolved.
As with official sap removers, always carefully test in an inconspicuous area so as not to damage your car's paint job. A few products that may be helpful in sap removal are lighter fluid, WD, isopropyl rubbing alcohol, tar remover, baking soda, mineral spirits, acetone-free nail-polish remover, and hand sanitizer.
Follow similar steps outlined for official products and avoid scraping sap with a hard tool. After spending time removing sap from your car, you'll naturally want to avoid the experience in the future.
The best option is to park your car under cover and away from trees. Unfortunately, this isn't always an option. If you have to park under a tree, keep your eyes out for sap that has fallen onto your car—the sooner you try to remove the sap, the easier it will be and the more likely you'll be to avoid paint damage. Wash your vehicle regularly and keep a good coating of car wax on the clean surface. A clean, waxed paint surface will be easier to clean than a dirty, unwaxed one. Waxing will also make cleaning grime, bird droppings, and other sticky substances off your car a breeze.
Sap left on your car for a long time can be detrimental to the underlying paint under the clear coat. It can cause discoloration, and some sap can even be corrosive, slowly etching the surface of your car's finish. If you remove old sap and the underlying paint is dull and doesn't return to the same sheen as the surrounding paint, a little polishing and elbow grease will most likely rejuvenate it.
Nobody likes walking outside and seeing their clean car covered in tree sap. Luckily, sap stains don't need to be a huge problem. Clean your car well and use a commercial sap cleaner or try a home remedy to keep your car's paint protected and looking good. Wash Your Car Start with a thorough cleaning— the right way. Invest in Commercial Cleaning Products Check the automotive cleaning section of your local auto parts store. Try a Home Remedy Purpose-made DIY removal products are safer and will usually work better than a home remedy for removing tree sap, but if you are short on time and want to get the sticky stuff off quickly, there are a couple options you can try.
Keep Your Car Safe from Sap After spending time removing sap from your car, you'll naturally want to avoid the experience in the future. The Bottom Line Nobody likes walking outside and seeing their clean car covered in tree sap.
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When the sap is visibly gone, use a hose or pressure washer to rinse the area thoroughly, and consider washing with warm soapy water to ensure the area is completely free from sap. You can also apply another layer of WD Multi-Use Product to act as a barrier layer from any future residue, to make removal even easier next time! Tree sap can be difficult to deal with, especially when it hardens and bonds to surfaces.
When nature strikes, with these tips, you can maintain your belongings and get them back to new in no time! Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging. All Rights Reserved. Sign Up to our newsletter. First Name. Last Name.
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