Hi tanison,
Thank you for your question.
Autopia Car Care
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-paint-polish-clinic.html
Tree Sap
"Removing tree sap from a car's finish is a bit more difficult than
removing tar or bird droppings. Incorrectly removing hardened sap can
scratch your paint. I've found that by hand rubbing the sap spots
with mineral spirits, I'm able to easily remove the sap without
damaging the finish. Mineral spirits acts as a solvent to break up
and dissolve the sap.
If there is a large amount of sap on the car, or if the sap has been
left on the finish for an extended period of time, it can be a lot of
work to remove. For these cases, I discovered that going over the
affected areas with a light-duty rubbing compound removes the hardened
surface of the sap spots. Then I can hit the sap with the mineral
spirits to remove it. The light-duty rubbing compound softens the sap
so the mineral spirits can do its job. The goal is to use the least
pressure possible, to reduce the risk of scratching the paint. After
removing heavy sap, I always buff the treated areas with a good polish
to clean up any marks created during hand rubbing with solvent. The
treated area must also be re-waxed."
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[What are Rubbing Compounds?]
http://www.d-angelopbe.com/3mcarcare.htm#Rubbing%20Compounds
"Rubbing compounds are specifically formulated suspensions of oils,
solvents, water, and minerals produced in either a liquid or a paste
construction. They are designed to remove paint surface imperfections
such as scratches, oxidation, stains, and acid rain etching. Rubbing
compounds can be applied either by hand or machine."
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BMW World -Clean, Protect, & Preserve
http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm
Got sap? Here's what to do about it!
"...as hardened sap can scratch your paint. I've found that by
hand-rubbing the sap spots with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol,
I'm able to easily remove the sap without damaging the finish. Mineral
spirits and denatured alcohol acts as a solvent to break up and
dissolve the sap.
If there is a large amount of sap on the car, or if the sap has been
left on the finish for an extended period of time, it can be a lot of
work to remove. For these cases, you can try hitting the affected
areas with a light-duty buffing compound to remove the hardened
surface on the sap spots. Then you can use mineral spirits or a
similar solvent to remove it. The light duty buffing compound softens
the sap so the solvent can do its job. The goal is to use the least
pressure possible to reduce the risk of scratching the paint. After
removing heavy sap, always buff the treated areas with a good polish
to clean up any marks created during hand-rubbing with solvent. The
treated area must also be re-waxed.
Another technique is to use orange based solvents and children's
molding clay. Apply a bit of the solvent and rub with the clay. It is
abrasive enough to scrub off the sap which has been broken down by the
solvent.
The chemicals used to remove road stains can also remove your wax or
sealants. After removing tar, sap or bugs, plan to spot wax or re-wax
your vehicle."
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Tree Sap
http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/index-2.html
"Just rub Purell or another antibacterial hand gel on the stain. For
some reason, it breaks up the sap and removes the stain. This also
worked on the hood of my brother-in-law's car that had sap stains from
sitting under a tree and did not damage the surface of the car at
all."
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Ehow.com
http://www.ehow.com/tips_10396.html
How to Remove Tree Sap From Your Car: Tips From eHow Users
Browse through the 11 tips suggested such as using mayonnaise, ice
cubes, denatured alcohol, etc.
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WiseGeek.com - How Can I Remove Sap from my car?
http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-remove-sap-from-my-car.htm
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http://www.premiumautocare.com/howtoreburot.html
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
