Dried tree sap

[65 L76]

Coming home after 3 weeks away I found I have dried tree sap down the side of my car. What’s the best way to remove it?  IPA, goo gone, clay bar or clay mitt?  Help!!

[falcaineer]

3 hours ago, 65 L76 said:

Coming home after 3 weeks away I found I have dried tree sap down the side of my car. What’s the best way to remove it?  IPA, goo gone, clay bar or clay mitt?  Help!!

 

I recommend TAR. It might take a few applications but it should work well.

 

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-tar

 

 

 

[Norton]

Is your car ceramic-coated?  If so, try washing it.  (This worked perfectly on my ceramic-coated black Shelby after having maple sap misted onto it from a nearby tree weeping it into a steady breeze in thehot August sun.  The ease with which it came off made me a ceramic believer.)

 

If not, I recommend TAR and clay, as necessary.

[Chris@Adams]

TAR is a great choice, if you don't have any you can use also the top solvent (before shaking)  of Brilliant Glaze.

[07stanggt]

If you dont have anything else as mentioned above, Isopropyl Alcohol works awesome. Pour small amount on a microfiber towel, let it sit on the sap for 10/15 seconds, wipe carefully 

[RayS]

If the references above don't work or If the sap has dried on, you can use plenty of lube with a plastic razor blade.  I've found that Waterless Wash works well as a lube for dried tree sap. 

[Mantis]

Tree sap sucks no matter what you use. You most likely are gonna have to polish after removing it. Tar is the way to go. But be gentle with it to minimize damage.

[mc2hill]

I like very thick hand sanitizing gel - essentially a easy way to let Isopropyl Alcohol dwell on the sap.  I let that sit for a minute or so, then remove with a 'work' MF towel.  If it is stubborn apply the gel, then carefully use a plastic razor blade to remove it.