Tree sap on a pearl white

Aizen Sosuke · 06-04-2012, 03:12 PM

I had the bright idea to park under a tree friday night cause we were going out soon after, I normaly park inside the garage. Anyways I ended up having a rough weekend and totally forgot about the car. I found it this morning with some tree sap on the hood which does not seem to want to come out. I tried tree sap remover from rain-x, nothing, clay bar and it got a little better but not much. What would be the next step guys? I will attached a picture for you all to see.
Thanks in advance guys

Pauly · 06-04-2012, 03:23 PM

first i would destroy the tree.
then, i would trade my car in on a tree sap colored 370z.

no seriously dude, i have no idea, and im sorry all i have to offer is cheap humor which most likely wont make you feel any better

Pauly · 06-04-2012, 03:24 PM

im sure lots of people will chime in with help soon though

Zrider79 · 06-04-2012, 03:25 PM

dealing with this issue on my g ! Let me know if you get any better ideas versus repaint.

jsbr5000 · 06-05-2012, 09:19 AM

Try mineral spirits or nail polish remover. Those have been successful at removing tree sap. Remember to wax after applying.

scottIN · 06-05-2012, 09:34 AM

Stoners Bug & Tar Remover. Let it set for a while (minute or so). It may take multiple applications though. I had some on my truck that took 10+ applications and still had to follow up with some polish to get the last bit off.

didymus · 06-05-2012, 10:31 AM

Surprised clay didnt get it out. Try soaking with an APC soaked towel?

Aizen Sosuke · 06-05-2012, 11:00 AM

I'll give the bug and tar remover a few more applications and see if gets any better. If needed I will then move on to the nail polish. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks

Ubetit · 06-05-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsbr5000

Try mineral spirits or nail polish remover. Those have been successful at removing tree sap. Remember to wax after applying.

I wouldn't use either one of those. If your nail polish has acetone in it, it will take the paint off.

DCNISMO · 06-05-2012, 02:56 PM

WD-40 will take tree sap off.....spray on, let soak for a bit, and then rub gently. Won't harm your paint either.

Ubetit · 06-05-2012, 03:22 PM

Don't overlook one of the simplest and least invasive methods: hot water works most of the time.

speedfreek · 06-05-2012, 03:40 PM

You can also try mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol. Whatever you try you will need to let the chemicals set a while and work on the tree sap.

Tusabe · 06-07-2012, 02:13 AM

I YouTubed, how to get tree sapp off your car. The video shows a guy using hand sanitizer. Apply hand sanitizer to the spot and rub it off with a cotton pad. Check this out. Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoTj9...e_gdata_player

Tusabe · 06-07-2012, 02:17 AM

Aizen, let me know how things workout.

kenchan · 06-07-2012, 01:50 PM

i thought hand sanitizer's main ingredient is isopropyl alcohol... aka rubbing alcohol.

in that case, just use rubbing alcohol.

06-04-2012, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	first i would destroy the tree. then, i would trade my car in on a tree sap colored 370z. no seriously dude, i have no idea, and im sorry all i have to offer is cheap humor which most likely wont make you feel any better __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

06-04-2012, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	im sure lots of people will chime in with help soon though __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

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Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	Don't overlook one of the simplest and least invasive methods: hot water works most of the time.

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	You can also try mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol. Whatever you try you will need to let the chemicals set a while and work on the tree sap.

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Tusabe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 15 Drives: 2012 370z white Rep Power: 13	I YouTubed, how to get tree sapp off your car. The video shows a guy using hand sanitizer. Apply hand sanitizer to the spot and rub it off with a cotton pad. Check this out. Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoTj9...e_gdata_player

06-07-2012, 02:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tusabe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 15 Drives: 2012 370z white Rep Power: 13	Aizen, let me know how things workout.

06-07-2012, 01:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i thought hand sanitizer's main ingredient is isopropyl alcohol... aka rubbing alcohol. in that case, just use rubbing alcohol.