[gibbons]

We went to a car show several years ago, and parked under a tree. When we got home, I noticed it had sap on it, but it wiped right off a test section with water. I figured I would wash it when I got a chance. That chance was couple of months later, after the water content of the sap had evaporated, leaving little water insoluable specs of tar. Water doesn't cut it, retail but and tar remover doesn't cut it. I don't feel like trying to learn to mechanically remove it with a clay bar.

Anyone know of any other solvents that might cut it without roaching my clearcoat?

I did a search on sap+removal, sap+removing, sap+clean, sap+cleaning, and nothing came up. Am I the only one dumb enough to have sap problems?

 

[Beaux]

. I don't feel like trying to learn to mechanically remove it with a clay bar.

How long would it take you to learn to use a bar of soap instead of liquid soap? If you know how to wetsand then you're 99% there already.

Thats how long it should take you to learn how to use a claybar.

I dont know what I would do without mine. way too many uses, way too many benefits to not have around and use.

Suck it up, do it...spend the 10 minutes or so it will take you to learn.

 

[gibbons]

The guys in the Volvo forum I also monitor are clay bar technicians. They say bars work fantastic, but it's a fine art to remove stuff without removing clear coat. They even have their own favorite brand of bar, some are worse than others if used improperly. I have some 2000 grit paper in my stash, but I wouldn't dare wet sand it for tar.

Beaux: I did need a good laugh today, and your comment about learning to use a bar of soap did the trick. :yes:

 

[jpete]

The guys in the Volvo forum I also monitor are clay bar technicians. They say bars work fantastic, but it's a fine art to remove stuff without removing clear coat. They even have their own favorite brand of bar, some are worse than others if used improperly. I have some 2000 grit paper in my stash, but I wouldn't dare wet sand it for tar.

Beaux: I did need a good laugh today, and your comment about learning to use a bar of soap did the trick. :yes:

If you remove clear coat with a clay bar you are rubbing too hard.

If regular "Bug and Tar" remover doesn't work, try a little 3M Wax and Grease remover. That should do the trick.

But seriously, a little Meguiars Quick Detail and a clay bar shouldn't damage anything.

 

[Beaux]

LIGHT pressure is key. Using detailer is key. Paying attention is key. and a good polish / wax afterward is key.

Guess its more comparable to washing your gonads with a loofa sponge than a bar of soap analogy.


Volvo forum? There ya go....what else do they have to be critical about and rally around with Volvos? LOTS of bumper stickers to remove on those things. Dont they come from the factory with 2 year old political bumper stickers? Course they're going to make it seem involved. Only other discussion is "installing grocery nets in the rear cargo area"

 

[Olle]

I have two large trees next to my driveway, so I have to do this on a regular basis. This might sound a bit scary, but I use kitchen scrubbing pads (the non-abrasive nylon mesh kind) and regular car shampoo. It works like a charm, and it also removes bugs without too much effort. You can also try nylon stockings wrapped around a sponge, that work good too but takes a litte more effort.

This is what I do on my DDs, and I have never had any problems with it so I assume that it's a safe method on most finishes. I don't know what kind of paint you have got on your car though, so I might better add that (like with everything you haven't tried before) you should try this in an inconspicuous area first.

 

[Beaux]

I have two large trees next to my driveway, so I have to do this on a regular basis. This might sound a bit scary, but I use kitchen scrubbing pads (the non-abrasive nylon mesh kind) and regular car shampoo. It works like a charm, and it also removes bugs without too much effort. You can also try nylon stockings wrapped around a sponge, that work good too but takes a litte more effort.

This is what I do on my DDs, and I have never had any problems with it so I assume that it's a safe method on most finishes. I don't know what kind of paint you have got on your car though, so I might better add that (like with everything you haven't tried before) you should try this in an inconspicuous area first.

Careful

I think Olle owns a Volvo.



I like the nylons idea. Will have to try that one (honestly). Have plenty of those around the house. Wife doesnt wear em but man are they fun to throw on and run around the nieghborhood in. I have stock to use up.

 

[Olle]

Careful

I think Olle owns a Volvo.



I like the nylons idea. Will have to try that one (honestly). Have plenty of those around the house. Wife doesnt wear em but man are they fun to throw on and run around the nieghborhood in. I have stock to use up.

Have to admit that I have owned quite a few Volvos, but I got better. And of course, part of the effort using the nylons is to obtain them but that won't be a problem in your case. Just don't use your favorite ones.

 

[gibbons]

I'm not one of THOSE Volvo guys.... :noway:

Click the thumb, that's why we have one, this 4wd wagon is unstoppable and it gets used! With gas at $4 a gallon, it gets a lot of the hauling work our F250 used to get :yes:

 

[Beaux]

I'm not one of THOSE Volvo guys.... :noway:

Click the thumb, that's why we have one, this 4wd wagon is unstoppable and it gets used! With gas at $4 a gallon, it gets a lot of the hauling work our F250 used to get :yes:

lol

Riiiiight.....now I know what happens when you lose traction on the way back from starbucks in a snowstorm.....after picking up ones son from an aftershool class on the perils of gloabl warming.... And I know how to photoshop the "Gore for President!" bumperstickers out of a picture too.

You may fool some but you cant fool me, buddy!

I kid. In all seriousness the claybar is your friend and easy to use. Just pay attention, dont get aggressive and it will pick that junk right up off your paint. It may even work on your volvo if you've spilled hummus or yogurt and outmeal on the paint and suffered damage.

 

[1badss396]

Try some WD-40 with a clay bar.:thumbsup:

 

[Daren71]

Beaux, you are on a roll today. Keep up the good work :thumbsup: I've got a Mother's bar, and use it with their detailer. Works great. I've used it on my truck, and my Chevelle, with great success. Daren

 

[AXEMAN39]

Ok you guys are gonna think I'm crazy but.... try peanutbutter yup I said peanutbutter! it works, has something to do with peanut oil. Go out and hug a pine tree then wash your hands with peanutbutter the pitch will come right off! We can all thank my mom for this one rest her soul.:yes:

 

[jwsmith]

Clorox or any other brand of household bleach used full strenght works great. After trying everything I could buy from the parts store my wife suggested bleach. It worked great with no damage to the finish on her Trailblazer. Been using it since '02 on all of our vehicles with no problems, I just wax the area after I finish.
John

 

[66 Buick Special]

A few years back I was scrubbing my black '01 Ram with Bug and Tar remover and was barely making any headway against the sap. I decided to give up for the night and just clean my windows.

The Windex cut it like it was nothing, so I started spraying some on a rag and wiping the hood, then the quarter panels. It wiped the sap off very easily.

I've heard its not good on your paint, but I never did notice any issues.

 

[rocks66ss]

409 spray cleaner works great, and a little mineral spirits on a rag works great also,



Rocky