Tree SAP marks on the car roof

SanNis · 10-20-2016, 11:18 AM

Hi Everyone,

I need help !!
I parked my car under a few couple of weeks ago, and it had sap on the roof of the car.
I got the car washed and detailing, unfortunately, the sap has left some markings on the car and the coating ( not the paint) has come off in 3-4 spots.

Do you guys know , whats the best way to get rid of them ?
Also, how much does it costs to re coat the roof ?

Thank you

SouthArk370Z · 10-20-2016, 11:38 AM

See if any of Junkman's videos will help.

AestheticCM1 · 10-20-2016, 04:59 PM

A sap remover from an auto parts store should work well. After that, hit it with wax until you can't see the difference. If that doesn't work, you could try one of the clear coat restorer mixtures from the auto parts stores, but I personally haven't any experience using them.

KMO-II · 10-20-2016, 05:56 PM

Goo-gone.

my2004Z · 10-20-2016, 09:34 PM

Wash, clay bar treatment, Tech Wax 2.0

TreeSemdyZee · 10-21-2016, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my2004Z

Wash, clay bar treatment, Tech Wax 2.0

This. Clay works wonders for removing sap.

barncobob · 10-21-2016, 06:37 AM

Wd-40

scottIN · 10-21-2016, 07:51 AM

I've seen saps that will etch right through CC. Hopefully that's not what you're talking about. If it's just a dull area, remove the sap & polish it out. Small areas you can probably hand polish.

SanNis · 10-21-2016, 09:39 AM

Thank you, Fellas. This group is a bundle of knowledgeable folks.
I will try your suggestions and reply

wheysted32 · 10-21-2016, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanNis

Thank you, Fellas. This group is a bundle of knowledgeable folks.
I will try your suggestions and reply

let me know what works. I have 3 sap marks i couldn't get out with clay...

mishuko · 10-21-2016, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheysted32

let me know what works. I have 3 sap marks i couldn't get out with clay...

Sap probably etched your paint. You need to watch junk man videos

Wash clay compound polish wax

kenchan · 10-21-2016, 06:24 PM

Compound is a bit aggressive for our paints. Might want to go with a mild polish like scratchx

3.7 ZPA · 10-22-2016, 10:23 AM

My Z was firebombed with sap by a particular tree at my office. I tried everything, but just couldn't get it all off. I took it to my detailer, and he did the best he could, but the sap ate right through the clear coat. There are spots all over my hood.

Akinari · 10-22-2016, 11:23 AM

Need to stay on top of sap on your paint ... those things if cleaned early won't eat into your clear coat.

I've had success with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a lot of elbow grease on my light etching.

mishuko · 10-22-2016, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Compound is a bit aggressive for our paints. Might want to go with a mild polish like scratchx

I used meguiar ultimate line with good results. Ymmv

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akinari

Need to stay on top of sap on your paint ... those things if cleaned early won't eat into your clear coat.

I've had success with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a lot of elbow grease on my light etching.

Random orbital will help a lot

10-20-2016, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
SanNis Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z BK AU Rep Power: 9	Tree SAP marks on the car roof Hi Everyone, I need help !! I parked my car under a few couple of weeks ago, and it had sap on the roof of the car. I got the car washed and detailing, unfortunately, the sap has left some markings on the car and the coating ( not the paint) has come off in 3-4 spots. Do you guys know , whats the best way to get rid of them ? Also, how much does it costs to re coat the roof ? Thank you

10-20-2016, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-20-2016, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2868	A sap remover from an auto parts store should work well. After that, hit it with wax until you can't see the difference. If that doesn't work, you could try one of the clear coat restorer mixtures from the auto parts stores, but I personally haven't any experience using them.

10-20-2016, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
KMO-II Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: new mexico Posts: 189 Drives: 370Z NISMO - 2014 Rep Power: 5014	Goo-gone.

10-20-2016, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Wash, clay bar treatment, Tech Wax 2.0

10-21-2016, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	Wd-40

10-21-2016, 07:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	I've seen saps that will etch right through CC. Hopefully that's not what you're talking about. If it's just a dull area, remove the sap & polish it out. Small areas you can probably hand polish.

10-21-2016, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
SanNis Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z BK AU Rep Power: 9	Thank you, Fellas. This group is a bundle of knowledgeable folks. I will try your suggestions and reply

10-21-2016, 06:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Compound is a bit aggressive for our paints. Might want to go with a mild polish like scratchx

10-22-2016, 10:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	My Z was firebombed with sap by a particular tree at my office. I tried everything, but just couldn't get it all off. I took it to my detailer, and he did the best he could, but the sap ate right through the clear coat. There are spots all over my hood.

10-22-2016, 11:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Akinari Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Markham,ON Posts: 42 Drives: 10 370z Mont Blue M6 Rep Power: 10	Need to stay on top of sap on your paint ... those things if cleaned early won't eat into your clear coat. I've had success with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a lot of elbow grease on my light etching.