My parking space is under a pine tree, and the dripping looks horrible... Does anyone have a way to remove it that won't damage the paint or windows???
2006-08-26 14:12:40 · 11 answers · asked by HONORARIUS 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I tried washing it, but it didn't work...
2006-08-26 14:24:35 · update #1
There are a number of different products you could buy at your local auto store. I find that a good wax can also remove a lot of road grime as well as sap from trees. You could also try a product called Simple Green.
2006-08-26 14:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Michael K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've detailed autos for years and in my experience, a razor blade does the trick on windows. Just make sure to smooth the edges of the blade on the window first. As for the sap on the paint, I've never heard of skin so soft remedy, but try it first. Otherwise, like the windows, I've always used a clean razor blade after the sap has dried but with a very light touch so as not to scrape the paint,. keeping the blade very flat, so the corners don't dig in. Then use a good wax to polish the spots. Just a note for future ref., using a good hard wax on your vehicle regularly, will help removal of the sap a bit easier. The only other alternative would be to carry a light weight car cover in the trunk to apply while it's parked.
2006-08-26 14:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by dreamchsr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can use turpentine, which is oddly enough distilled pine sap. It certainly won't hurt the windows, and won't do any more damage to the paint than what the pine sap is already doing. Your clearcoat should stand up to the turpentine for all the longer you'll have it on there, but wash with soap and water afterwards.
2006-08-26 14:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOT water with a lil bit of dawn dish soap always worked for me.
The best thing I found for sap & sappy marks is STP's son of a gun car wash..
couldn't believe how it took all the left over sap residue off!
DO NOT USE brake fluid like the one @$$ told you to do! It strips/eats your paint!
Good Luck & God Bless!
2006-08-30 01:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Joeysol'lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your car proffessional detailed.the can buff the paint with a compound special designed not to strip or scuff the paint finish,and as for the windows you can use laqaerthinner and a brillopadd wash the windows after with soapy water...
2006-08-26 14:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by nighneev 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Avon's skin so soft. Says it is good for removing bugs on the front of the car too
2006-08-26 14:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by mama2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Elbow grease
2006-08-30 06:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rub sponge in circular motion with lots of hot soapy water.
2006-08-26 14:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
moisten a sponge with brake fluid and let it sit on the tar for about 10 minutes
2006-08-26 15:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by jeepthing07 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've tried citrus solvent before, and it worked pretty good.
2006-08-26 14:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋