Darn tree saps

[Mighty Thor]

I parked under a tree yesterday and got tree saps all over it. This was the only tree around too that gave a nice shade. I was wondering too why all these cars are not parked under it. Well I found out why.

I'm having a hard time getting rid of this. Is there a better way getting tree saps off?

[techsan23]

Re: Darn tree saps

Goo-off or Goo-gone will take it right off. You can find it autozone or a hardware store.

[Derek3.4]

Re: Darn tree saps

I would try to goo-gone first, maybe even sticker or label remover, or even bug and tar remover?

[Mogobs30th]

Re: Darn tree saps

Goo-off or Goo-gone will take it right off. You can find it autozone or a hardware store.

DO NOT USE GOO GONE. Not on auto paint. IT will strip it down to the steel.

[techsan23]

Re: Darn tree saps

DO NOT USE GOO GONE. Not on auto paint. IT will strip it down to the steel.

I used alot of both products on my girlfriend's mazda taking off epoxy that an employee got all over the car trying to seal a leaky roof joint in covered parking at the airport. It took me about 9 hours cleaning, waxing and polishing. She got a $1400 check from their insurance she split with me. It was a new mazda though. No point in risking it on the bird.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Darn tree saps

Non Acetone Nail Polish remover had worked wonders for me for years

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Darn tree saps

Whenever I end up parked in a sappy place, I've found that despite how difficult it is to remove when the car is dry, the sap comes off with very little addition effort in a regular car wash with hot soapy water.

[pace2006]

Re: Darn tree saps

Whenever I end up parked in a sappy place, I've found that despite how difficult it is to remove when the car is dry, the sap comes off with very little addition effort in a regular car wash with hot soapy water.

This.

I left my car parked under a tree this weekend and came back to a very spotty and nasty windshield. Not even Stoner's spray and a microfiber could get it clean. Just kinda took the top layer off and left it streaky. Washed it afterward, and no sap or streaks.

[Derek3.4]

Re: Darn tree saps

DO NOT USE GOO GONE. Not on auto paint. IT will strip it down to the steel.

I take back my advice on the goo gone....

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Darn tree saps

DO NOT USE GOO GONE. Not on auto paint. IT will strip it down to the steel.

there is automotive goo gone for cars (it says for automotive use on it)...tells you how to use it...it does say to make sure you wash the paint you used it on after though.

Ive used goo gone and goo be gone both automotive versions on my car a few times with no issues.

I know a couple people told me to use gasoline to get the burnout rubber off my car (I havent tried it yet) but maybe you could try that as well...just again, make sure you wash it right after...

[Mogobs30th]

Re: Darn tree saps

Ive seen people use regular Goo Gone on cars, and it not only got off what they were trying to get off, but it stripped the paint right down to the steel.

If there is an automotive, get that, don't use the one off the shelf.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: Darn tree saps

Ive seen people use regular Goo Gone on cars, and it not only got off what they were trying to get off, but it stripped the paint right down to the steel.

If there is an automotive, get that, don't use the one off the shelf.

I agree. Goo Gone is not an option at all and neither is acetone. I'm just washing it with a soft dish washing soap for now. It's still there but some of it has come off.

[mtscorvette]

Re: Darn tree saps

you could try prepsall, like an adhesive remover, gets just about anything off for me and its totally safe on paint. thats what its for

[The Banks]

Re: Darn tree saps

Try dabbing vegetable oil on the sap and allowing it to soak in. It should loosen it right up. Also check out my other post on another thread that talks about using detail spray and corn starch.