How to remove tree sap from black paint without damaging the paint
#1
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How to remove tree sap from black paint without damaging the paint
I own a black E400 wagon. There is tree sap about the size and depth of a quarter on front fender.
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
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I own a black E400 wagon. There is tree sap about the size and depth of a quarter on front fender.
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
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I own a black E400 wagon. There is tree sap about the size and depth of a quarter on front fender.
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
I would appreciate ideas how and what to use to remove the tree sap without ruining the paint.
If you have successfully removed tree sap what product did you use?
Thank you for your ideas.
James Hood
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Special thank you to c4004matic and jumpman 726
Before posting this thread, I tried a bug and tar remover on the tree sap 2 times. It did not remove the sap.
I used a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and it immediately removed the sap. There was no paint damage..
Interestly the rubbing alcohol was less than $2, while the bug and tar remover was over $10.
Thank you c4004matic and jumpman726 for the excellent advise.
I used a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and it immediately removed the sap. There was no paint damage..
Interestly the rubbing alcohol was less than $2, while the bug and tar remover was over $10.
Thank you c4004matic and jumpman726 for the excellent advise.
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Before posting this thread, I tried a bug and tar remover on the tree sap 2 times. It did not remove the sap.
I used a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and it immediately removed the sap. There was no paint damage..
Interestly the rubbing alcohol was less than $2, while the bug and tar remover was over $10.
Thank you c4004matic and jumpman726 for the excellent advise.
I used a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and it immediately removed the sap. There was no paint damage..
Interestly the rubbing alcohol was less than $2, while the bug and tar remover was over $10.
Thank you c4004matic and jumpman726 for the excellent advise.
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I suggest taking it to a professional detailer, let them handle it and get a ceramic coating. It is well worth it, you’ll get a superb deep shine and several years of protection. If you don’t want to spend too much money, get at least a good wax, which should last from 3 to 12 months.
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Procedure I used in removing tree sap:
1. Wash area
2. Dry area
3. Apply alcohol with Q tip
4. Wash area
5. Dry area
6. Apply Cleaner wax and buff with cloth
7. Apply wax and buff with cloth
1. Wash area
2. Dry area
3. Apply alcohol with Q tip
4. Wash area
5. Dry area
6. Apply Cleaner wax and buff with cloth
7. Apply wax and buff with cloth