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djamphi555 · 09-12-2010, 03:24 AM

Hello,

My landlord built a new car port. Unfortunately, some of the wood used wasn't quite dry and some tree sap dripped on the front left wheel well. What is the best method to remove this. I tried to get most of it off when still wet and sticky, but I felt like I was causing more damage. For now, I just covered it with canuba wax during my monthly waxing schedule. The wax turned white on the spots where the tree sap is still sitting.
Will claybarring get it off? Should I use rubbing alcohol? How can I soften it up to just wipe it off? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Stoned Hemi 6 · 09-12-2010, 07:19 AM

A clay bar should get it off no problem. I just clay barred my SRT8 yesterday and it worked wonders on the paint. I would go with the Mothers Clay bar kit. It comes with two bars and the showtime detail spray.

Greyfox · 09-12-2010, 08:44 AM

I used goo gone citrus cleaner. paid $5 at wal mart. spray it on and let soak on the sap for minutes then wipe off with warm water. sap will remove easily with no damage to paint.

mojojojo7176 · 09-19-2010, 07:14 PM

I've used alcohol and it worked great. It was quick and easy...and cheap since I already had it in the house.

mydreamcar · 09-19-2010, 07:17 PM

wd40 works on everything and will not damage any finish

orange10s.c. · 09-19-2010, 07:18 PM

get some alcohol very cheap and works well and no paint damage.

09-12-2010, 03:24 AM	#1
djamphi555 Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 57	Tree Sap removal? Hello, My landlord built a new car port. Unfortunately, some of the wood used wasn't quite dry and some tree sap dripped on the front left wheel well. What is the best method to remove this. I tried to get most of it off when still wet and sticky, but I felt like I was causing more damage. For now, I just covered it with canuba wax during my monthly waxing schedule. The wax turned white on the spots where the tree sap is still sitting. Will claybarring get it off? Should I use rubbing alcohol? How can I soften it up to just wipe it off? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

09-19-2010, 07:17 PM	#5
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Stoned Hemi 6 Drives: '14 2SS/RS AGM 1LE NPP, 1995 Imp SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 130	A clay bar should get it off no problem. I just clay barred my SRT8 yesterday and it worked wonders on the paint. I would go with the Mothers Clay bar kit. It comes with two bars and the showtime detail spray.

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Greyfox Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 84	I used goo gone citrus cleaner. paid $5 at wal mart. spray it on and let soak on the sap for minutes then wipe off with warm water. sap will remove easily with no damage to paint.

09-19-2010, 07:14 PM	#4
mojojojo7176 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 33	I've used alcohol and it worked great. It was quick and easy...and cheap since I already had it in the house.

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orange10s.c. Drives: IOM 2SS RS M6 sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city fl Posts: 5,117 View My Garage	get some alcohol very cheap and works well and no paint damage.