Comments on: How to Clean Sap Off a Car http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-71590 Chris Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:08:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-71590 DO NOT use dryer sheets. They WILL scratch your car. You can use a rag with a tip of it dipped with gasoline. It removes sap and the love bugs. DO NOT use dryer sheets. They WILL scratch your car. You can use a rag with a tip of it dipped with gasoline. It removes sap and the love bugs.

]]> By: Steph http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-63486 Steph Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:51:27 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-63486 Just had my car cleaned. Got home and noticed sap still there. This worked perfectly. Baby oil on a cotton ball. Rub in circular motion. I then wiped the area clean with a Bounty paper towel. Sap was still there, only thinner. I then took a dryer sheet and did the same circular motion. Off came the sap, but left a dull residue. I then took another paper towel with a little liquid soap on it, cleaned the area, and with a dry paper towel wiped clean. Viola!!! Thanks for the hints above, but had to use a 3 step process. Good luck, hope this works for u!!!! Just had my car cleaned. Got home and noticed sap still there. This worked perfectly. Baby oil on a cotton ball. Rub in circular motion. I then wiped the area clean with a Bounty paper towel. Sap was still there, only thinner. I then took a dryer sheet and did the same circular motion. Off came the sap, but left a dull residue. I then took another paper towel with a little liquid soap on it, cleaned the area, and with a dry paper towel wiped clean. Viola!!! Thanks for the hints above, but had to use a 3 step process. Good luck, hope this works for u!!!!

]]> By: Stevel http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-63185 Stevel Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:11:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-63185 I have a jeep commander and my wife a jeep liberty. On our property all we have is pine trees like you wouldn't believe, and with that brings SAP all over both vehicles. I searched online and found this website and read about the wet dryer sheets that would take the sap off. I have spray bug and tar remover that really doesn't do a great job like they say so I tried the dryer sheet's. I couldn't believe my eyes, I took it off with out very much rubbing. So for all of you none believers try it and you will see how well it works. I have a jeep commander and my wife a jeep liberty. On our property all we have is pine trees like you wouldn’t believe, and with that brings SAP all over both vehicles. I searched online and found this website and read about the wet dryer sheets that would take the sap off. I have spray bug and tar remover that really doesn’t do a great job like they say so I tried the dryer sheet’s. I couldn’t believe my eyes, I took it off with out very much rubbing. So for all of you none believers try it and you will see how well it works.

]]> By: H Tailor http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-61659 H Tailor Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:27:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-61659 Ok, I've read most of the stuff on the net. I have a black accord. 1. Stay away from baking soda as it will scratch the paint and coating. Don't do it, it doesn't work. What a mistake that was! 2. WD-40 and similar products have isopropyl alcohol. Just get the pure stuff from the drug store. 3. Stay away from acetone based stuff - it will damage the paint and clear coat. 4. Butter doesn't work and is messy. So is Mayo and veg oil also doesn't work. 5. Don't scratch it as it will take off the clear coat with the sap. Solution: Just get a bottle of Methyl Hydrate and wipe it off, then wash and wax. Good as new! Ok, I’ve read most of the stuff on the net. I have a black accord.

1. Stay away from baking soda as it will scratch the paint and coating. Don’t do it, it doesn’t work. What a mistake that was!

2. WD-40 and similar products have isopropyl alcohol. Just get the pure stuff from the drug store.

3. Stay away from acetone based stuff – it will damage the paint and clear coat.

4. Butter doesn’t work and is messy. So is Mayo and veg oil also doesn’t work.

5. Don’t scratch it as it will take off the clear coat with the sap.

Solution:
Just get a bottle of Methyl Hydrate and wipe it off, then wash and wax. Good as new!

]]> By: Lessa http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-60296 Lessa Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:42:42 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-60296 Used Mr Clean Multi cleaner and a rag. Then Used a Debit card. All done! Oh and having a 19 year old son to do the work helped a lot! ;) Used Mr Clean Multi cleaner and a rag. Then Used a Debit card. All done! Oh and having a 19 year old son to do the work helped a lot! ;)

]]> By: Philip http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-59858 Philip Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:15:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-59858 I was cleaning the car the other day when I found big blobs of sap on the roof. First I scraped off as much as I could with my thumb nail but its very sticky and water resistant so in retrospect it would have been better to use a plastic credit card of some type. I didn't want to use anything harsh or alcohol based like thinners or solvents because they can take the paint off. In the end I chose WD-40 and a soft brush which worked well, the only problem is that you no have to wash the WD-40 off, but if you're already washing the car then this isn't a problem I was cleaning the car the other day when I found big blobs of sap on the roof. First I scraped off as much as I could with my thumb nail but its very sticky and water resistant so in retrospect it would have been better to use a plastic credit card of some type. I didn’t want to use anything harsh or alcohol based like thinners or solvents because they can take the paint off. In the end I chose WD-40 and a soft brush which worked well, the only problem is that you no have to wash the WD-40 off, but if you’re already washing the car then this isn’t a problem

]]> By: TheatreDirect http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-22452 TheatreDirect Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:32:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-22452 The best way I have found that take it off quickly with no residue is hand sanitizer. A little on a clean cloth will do. The best way I have found that take it off quickly with no residue is hand sanitizer. A little on a clean cloth will do.

]]> By: JRE http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-16105 JRE Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:50:56 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-16105 Don Beaber - You need to rub the fingernail polish remover over the sap until it has all released. You can't just let it sit and soak. Then wax. Don Beaber – You need to rub the fingernail polish remover over the sap until it has all released. You can’t just let it sit and soak. Then wax.

]]> By: Don http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-6417 Don Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:10:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-6417 Mayonnaise works well and it will not strip the wax or harm the paint. Mayonnaise works well and it will not strip the wax or harm the paint.

]]> By: Don http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-6354 Don Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:16:23 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-6354 Mr. Richard Snyder, (of Erie, CO history?) I'm confused. I have used the polish remover but gave up without success. Are you saying remove the sap AND the wax together at the same time? As in the sap sticks to the wax and the wax is removed from the surface? Maybe all works different here in Austin, TX. "I have used non-acetone fingernail polish remover very successfully this summer. It will remove the wax from the spot you clean so buy a one step waxer in a sprayer. Just spray the spot you cleaned and buff when it is dry." Mr. Richard Snyder, (of Erie, CO history?)

I’m confused. I have used the polish remover but gave up without success. Are you saying remove the sap AND the wax together at the same time? As in the sap sticks to the wax and the wax is removed from the surface? Maybe all works different here in Austin, TX.

“I have used non-acetone fingernail polish remover very successfully this summer. It will remove the wax from the spot you clean so buy a one step waxer in a sprayer. Just spray the spot you cleaned and buff when it is dry.”

]]> By: Richard http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-5608 Richard Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:52:38 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-5608 I have used non-acetone fingernail polish remover very successfully this summer. It will remove the wax from the spot you clean so buy a one step waxer in a sprayer. Just spray the spot you cleaned and buff when it is dry. I have used non-acetone fingernail polish remover very successfully this summer. It will remove the wax from the spot you clean so buy a one step waxer in a sprayer. Just spray the spot you cleaned and buff when it is dry.

]]> By: Ray http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3427 Ray Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:22:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3427 For Sap use very cold water when you wash your car along with your favorite auto wash detergent. Cold water causes the sap to release from clear coat and wax and will not wash away the wax. Never use hot water. For stubborn spots, bugs and tar use Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover on a microfiber cloth; rub gently; will not harm clear coat. For Sap use very cold water when you wash your car along with your favorite auto wash detergent. Cold water causes the sap to release from clear coat and wax and will not wash away the wax. Never use hot water. For stubborn spots, bugs and tar use Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover on a microfiber cloth; rub gently; will not harm clear coat.

]]> By: Kevinz http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3237 Kevinz Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:59:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3237 Methyl hydrate. cheap, easy, It's what the pros use, but it does strip off the wax. Methyl hydrate. cheap, easy, It’s what the pros use, but it does strip off the wax.

]]> By: Ken http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3232 Ken Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:49:07 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-3232 How to remove bugs from your car and your bumper. Take a fabric softening dryer sheet,wet it and rub. It has never affected the paint finish and has removed all types of bugs. How to remove bugs from your car and your bumper.

Take a fabric softening dryer sheet,wet it and rub. It has never affected the paint finish and has removed all types of bugs.

]]> By: CindyG http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-1371 CindyG Fri, 09 May 2008 20:34:11 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-1371 Three words: Goo Be Gone! :) Three words:
Goo Be Gone! :)

]]> By: M Brown http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-367 M Brown Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:54:39 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-367 Take a dryer sheet (Bounce, etc) moisten and rub... Works wonders! Take a dryer sheet (Bounce, etc) moisten and rub… Works wonders!

]]> By: Fireball Frank http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-310 Fireball Frank Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:00:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-310 Rubbing Alcohol works well, especially on glass. If used on paint area will need to be waxed after cleaning. Rubbing Alcohol works well, especially on glass. If used on paint area will need to be waxed after cleaning.

]]> By: Glenda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-196 Glenda Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:12:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-sap-off-a-car/#comment-196 Use WD-40. Use WD-40.

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