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Tree Sap Removal
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Need some advice as I'm still waiting to hear back from my detailer. The issue, as stated in the subject is I noticed quite a bit of tree sap on my car. It still looks pretty fresh but just washing it does not do the trick. I have Cquartz on the car so I wanted to see if anyone has removed tree sap while not damaging the clear or cquartz. The car is mineral gray so it's pretty noticeable under the light. |
06-01-2016, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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There seem to be a lot of vids on YouTube. Rubbing alcohol seems to be the most popular method.
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We're you able to remove the sap?
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yea, it was weird because when I first noticed the spots I applied some alcohol and it didn't seem to do much on an isolated area. After a couple washes with O and R - they are pretty much gone. I would think it was mostly the CQuartz that helps with the protection as I know the car soap is not very abrasive.
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Use Lacquer thinner. I have a detailing business, Use it all the time for sap removal. Put a small amount on a microfiber towel and rub over sap. Gone and it will not harm finish.
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Guys.... please use hand sanitizer and thank me later!
any will do, with or without the Aloe.. put a pea sized glob on the sap, wait 10 seconds, rub off. I keep a small bottle in my glove box. |
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Griot's bug and tar works too. Just be sure to rewax after whatever you do.
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