How do one remove tree sap wax from hood?
09-24-2002, 07:26 AM
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How do one remove tree sap wax from hood?
I have a few drops on my hood that is absolutely annoying.
Are there any products out there that people have used that has been successful.
I have heard people say that I should ice it and then pick it off. Now, this doesn't even seem remotely possible.
Please advise. Thanks.
Are there any products out there that people have used that has been successful.
I have heard people say that I should ice it and then pick it off. Now, this doesn't even seem remotely possible.
Please advise. Thanks.
09-24-2002, 08:08 AM
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A citrus degreeser, like P21S Total Auto Wash should take it off....
just make sure you rewax afterwards as it will remove that as well as the tree sap. This is a really great product to have around the garage as it has a variety of uses.<ul><li><a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/p21_autowash_10407.html">P21S Total Auto Wash</a></li></ul>
09-24-2002, 08:11 AM
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There are several solutions.
First is a clay bar (do a search). I've found that this doesn't work for me on harden tree sap.
Next is an automotive type solvent (like a bug and tar remover). This takes a bit of time, as the solvent needs to break down the sap, before it will come off the paint. P21S Total Auto Wash is one of the handy solvent/cleaners I keep in my arsenal. Love the stuff. Any solvent you use will strip wax, so plan on re-waxing.
Finally, the last approach is a no holes barred approach, and I wouldn't recommend it for the meek. I've used carb cleaner on my paint before to remove tree sap. Do it quickly, and wash and wax the paint afterwards. Carb cleaner wasn't designed for paint, so quickly is the operative word here! It does a nice job of dissolving the sap quickly, so you'll be done in a couple minutes.
Next is an automotive type solvent (like a bug and tar remover). This takes a bit of time, as the solvent needs to break down the sap, before it will come off the paint. P21S Total Auto Wash is one of the handy solvent/cleaners I keep in my arsenal. Love the stuff. Any solvent you use will strip wax, so plan on re-waxing.
Finally, the last approach is a no holes barred approach, and I wouldn't recommend it for the meek. I've used carb cleaner on my paint before to remove tree sap. Do it quickly, and wash and wax the paint afterwards. Carb cleaner wasn't designed for paint, so quickly is the operative word here! It does a nice job of dissolving the sap quickly, so you'll be done in a couple minutes.
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