Thousands of specks of sap

Silver2ssA8 · 01-23-2018, 02:05 PM

So my car is covered in sap from sitting at the dealership, thought it was overspray but luckily it’s not. However I cleaned the windshield and it took a lot of windex and scrubbing to remove it. What’s the safest way to remove it from the paint without scratching it? I was thinking of using warm water but I wanted to check with you guys to see what you think

Burly · 01-23-2018, 02:14 PM

I would start with a couple of warm and thick soapy washes, probably just use Dawn soap.

Silver2ssA8 · 01-23-2018, 02:18 PM

Yeah I’ll try that, I just want to be as careful as I can since it has been repainted in a few areas too

Glen e · 01-23-2018, 02:32 PM

If it’s tough, mineral spirits is safe for paint. Let it dwell a bit before wiping.....

timmy8784 · 01-23-2018, 02:56 PM

Always had good luck with Tree Sap with Gyeon Tar

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...9c531035cedd11

Cobaltct · 01-23-2018, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy8784

Always had good luck with Tree Sap with Gyeon Tar

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...9c531035cedd11

I second this, also a clay bar will work

Joe M 2012 2SS · 01-23-2018, 03:43 PM

Hand sanitizer will remove tree sap easily. It does contain alcohol, so you will need to re-apply protection to your paint after use.

The repainted area has to gas out (cure) completely before you can apply a wax or sealant on it, so for the repainted areas, don't put wax or sealant on them until it is fully cured, usually 60-90 days.

Silver2ssA8 · 01-23-2018, 03:46 PM

It’s weird that the body shop waxed the repainted areas.. so maybe it’s good to strip the paint. But otherwise it’s fairly safe to wash it?

Joe M 2012 2SS · 01-23-2018, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver2ssA8

It’s weird that the body shop waxed the repainted areas.. so maybe it’s good to strip the paint. But otherwise it’s fairly safe to wash it?

Yes you can wash it with no issues.

warren3537 · 01-23-2018, 05:01 PM

CarPro Tar X, it works wonders

68Vette · 01-24-2018, 08:23 AM

To echo what Glen said, either mineral spirits or Zippo lighter fluid in which both are petroleum based so their safe on the clear coat. I use the Zippo fluid to remove road tar from the rocker panels and rims.

V8Snob · 01-24-2018, 08:37 AM

Maybe try washing the car?

oneredry · 01-24-2018, 10:56 AM

I've had it on other vehicles of mine and warm, to a little hot with good amount of suds would always take care of it. now, if its been sitting on the pain long time? well not sure if you need a different route. But if I see something like that, I never let it sit for more than a few days.

Silver2ssA8 · 01-24-2018, 11:10 AM

Yeah it’s been sitting on the car for about 5 days now, I’ve been waiting on some stuff I ordered to wash the car safely, it’s been sitting in my garage so I’m hoping it won’t get any harder to remove. I’m afraid to touch the thing!

01-23-2018, 02:05 PM	#1
Silver2ssA8 Drives: 2017 Silver SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Valley springs CA Posts: 104	Thousands of specks of sap So my car is covered in sap from sitting at the dealership, thought it was overspray but luckily it’s not. However I cleaned the windshield and it took a lot of windex and scrubbing to remove it. What’s the safest way to remove it from the paint without scratching it? I was thinking of using warm water but I wanted to check with you guys to see what you think

01-23-2018, 02:32 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	If it’s tough, mineral spirits is safe for paint. Let it dwell a bit before wiping..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-23-2018, 03:43 PM	#7
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Hand sanitizer will remove tree sap easily. It does contain alcohol, so you will need to re-apply protection to your paint after use. The repainted area has to gas out (cure) completely before you can apply a wax or sealant on it, so for the repainted areas, don't put wax or sealant on them until it is fully cured, usually 60-90 days. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

01-24-2018, 10:56 AM	#13
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	I've had it on other vehicles of mine and warm, to a little hot with good amount of suds would always take care of it. now, if its been sitting on the pain long time? well not sure if you need a different route. But if I see something like that, I never let it sit for more than a few days. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

01-23-2018, 02:14 PM	#2
Burly Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 724 View My Garage	I would start with a couple of warm and thick soapy washes, probably just use Dawn soap.

01-23-2018, 02:18 PM	#3
Silver2ssA8 Drives: 2017 Silver SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Valley springs CA Posts: 104	Yeah I’ll try that, I just want to be as careful as I can since it has been repainted in a few areas too

01-23-2018, 02:56 PM	#5
timmy8784 Drippin' Wet Auto Detail Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 570 View My Garage	Always had good luck with Tree Sap with Gyeon Tar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...9c531035cedd11

01-23-2018, 03:46 PM	#8
Silver2ssA8 Drives: 2017 Silver SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Valley springs CA Posts: 104	It’s weird that the body shop waxed the repainted areas.. so maybe it’s good to strip the paint. But otherwise it’s fairly safe to wash it?

01-23-2018, 05:01 PM	#10
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	CarPro Tar X, it works wonders

01-24-2018, 08:23 AM	#11
68Vette Drives: 1SS Hyper Blue Metallic, MRC, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South of the Mason Dixie Posts: 111	To echo what Glen said, either mineral spirits or Zippo lighter fluid in which both are petroleum based so their safe on the clear coat. I use the Zippo fluid to remove road tar from the rocker panels and rims.

01-24-2018, 08:37 AM	#12
V8Snob Banned Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 34	Maybe try washing the car?

01-24-2018, 11:10 AM	#14
Silver2ssA8 Drives: 2017 Silver SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Valley springs CA Posts: 104	Yeah it’s been sitting on the car for about 5 days now, I’ve been waiting on some stuff I ordered to wash the car safely, it’s been sitting in my garage so I’m hoping it won’t get any harder to remove. I’m afraid to touch the thing!

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