Fighting tree sap?

Feuerstoss · 05-18-08, 01:35 AM

Hey, all. I've noticed a little bit of a problem with where I park at home. A frickin' huge tree next door is just dumping little droplets of sap onto my car practically every day. I just washed my car yesterday and now it just looks like crap, even though I threw some wax on it about a month ago. This stuff is really hard to get off, too. Is there anything out there that's relatively finish-friendly that I can pick up that'll get rid of this crap?

And, while I'd love to I can't go out and take a chainsaw to this damn tree. Believe me, if I had half the chance I'd be out there playing lumberjack right this minute.

samblaze · 05-18-08, 02:31 AM

Is it a pine tree? If not then it is likely 'honeydew' and not tree sap. That's a landscapers term for insect poop. Mostly aphids, ants and some scale insects. Some good info on removal here:

BMW World - How to Remove Tree Sap

l4zy415 · 05-18-08, 04:35 AM

"Cough" burn tree "Cough"

guyad · 05-18-08, 05:05 AM

I feel this guys pain. I Rarely ever take either of my legends to my parents house when i visit b/c of this problem. They live in the woods and there are pine trees EVERYWHERE.

GrumpySteelMan · 05-18-08, 05:41 AM

Chainsaw.

91LSplendid · 05-18-08, 06:03 AM

The best way to fight it is to park in a garage. My house has several huge white pines. My car is never in the driveway.

However, I have more cars than garages. The best advice is to remove the sap early. The longer it sits the harder it will be to remove. My best results came from using a product called Citra Solv concentrate.

I have some plastic razor blades that I use to remove most of the sap first (don't touch the paint, just take off most of the lump of sap). This gets the harder outer shell of the sap off, exposing the gooey sap, that removes more easily with the citra solv. Put Citra Solv on a cotton ball and remove the sap. Apply wax to the area. Here is a link to the product Citrasolv Products

PS - the plastic razor blades are perfect for removing all the sap from your windows without solvent (real razors work, too).
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l4zy415 · 05-18-08, 06:49 AM

Well you could also buy a car cover.

guyad · 05-18-08, 07:20 AM

^^+1 the only downside would be if it's your daily driver then it's a pain in the @$$ to take on and off all the time. Before gas got as i as it is i use to only drive my G2 like once every couple of weeks to work and i'd always put the cover on in the parking lot. It was definately a pain. Couldn't imagine having to do that daily.

Pinyix · 05-18-08, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guyad

^^+1 the only downside would be if it's your daily driver then it's a pain in the @$$ to take on and off all the time. Before gas got as i as it is i use to only drive my G2 like once every couple of weeks to work and i'd always put the cover on in the parking lot. It was definately a pain. Couldn't imagine having to do that daily.

Car covers aren't that bad. I've gotten the hang of it and I can get it on in 60 seconds flat. The cable and lock add another 30 but I don't use that in the driveway. Its only a PITA when its windy. Thing is a trooper, it will keep your car clean through anything.

Feuerstoss · 05-18-08, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

Is it a pine tree? If not then it is likely 'honeydew' and not tree sap. That's a landscapers term for insect poop. Mostly aphids, ants and some scale insects. Some good info on removal here:

BMW World - How to Remove Tree Sap

Yep... it's definitely this insect crap, then. Ugh. Good site for info; looks like I can just claybar it off after a good washing and re-wax.

As much as I'd like to get rid of this tree, it is on the neighbor's property, and... prolly about 75-100 feet tall. If that sucker comes down, it's taking out the house across the street.

The next place I live is going to have a garage(in a much older part of town, houses dating back to the 1890s-1920s). At least I've paid my coupe off a couple days ago, so saving up for a car cover will happen in short order.

CEN2MENTAL95 · 05-21-08, 09:23 AM

there is a product called Goop Off..works wonders on sap, or anything sticky.....but the best way to prevent it from sticking is laying down a smooth slick surface (clay/polish/wax) and make sure you keep up with the wax (at least once a mo or every othe mo) and when you wash the car, after you dry, make sure to quick detail after

05-18-08, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Feuerstoss Autobahn-ed. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Co. Springs, CO Posts: 545 Car 1: 1991 L Coupe 5MT iTrader: (1)	Fighting tree sap? Hey, all. I've noticed a little bit of a problem with where I park at home. A frickin' huge tree next door is just dumping little droplets of sap onto my car practically every day. I just washed my car yesterday and now it just looks like crap, even though I threw some wax on it about a month ago. This stuff is really hard to get off, too. Is there anything out there that's relatively finish-friendly that I can pick up that'll get rid of this crap? And, while I'd love to I can't go out and take a chainsaw to this damn tree. Believe me, if I had half the chance I'd be out there playing lumberjack right this minute. __________________ 1991 L Coupe 5-speed: 109K and still ticking. Mods: '93-'95 Type I gauges, Alpine Type S 6.5" speakers all-around, '97 TL CD/tape HU, Manual woodgrain console. Future mods:6-disc changer, CAI.

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samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,867 iTrader: (10)	Is it a pine tree? If not then it is likely 'honeydew' and not tree sap. That's a landscapers term for insect poop. Mostly aphids, ants and some scale insects. Some good info on removal here: BMW World - How to Remove Tree Sap __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

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guyad Aguy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida (marion oaks) Posts: 1,177 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd Car 2: 04 Silverado Z71 iTrader: (3)	I feel this guys pain. I Rarely ever take either of my legends to my parents house when i visit b/c of this problem. They live in the woods and there are pine trees EVERYWHERE. __________________ http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...92/truck-1.jpg

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91LSplendid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 945 Car 1: 1991 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 2006 Grand Caravan iTrader: (1)	The best way to fight it is to park in a garage. My house has several huge white pines. My car is never in the driveway. However, I have more cars than garages. The best advice is to remove the sap early. The longer it sits the harder it will be to remove. My best results came from using a product called Citra Solv concentrate. I have some plastic razor blades that I use to remove most of the sap first (don't touch the paint, just take off most of the lump of sap). This gets the harder outer shell of the sap off, exposing the gooey sap, that removes more easily with the citra solv. Put Citra Solv on a cotton ball and remove the sap. Apply wax to the area. Here is a link to the product Citrasolv Products PS - the plastic razor blades are perfect for removing all the sap from your windows without solvent (real razors work, too). . __________________ '91 LS - Golden Glow Pearl Clearcoat w/ Ivory Leather 93K miles Mods 7 Spoke OEM Machined Rims, Sunroof Tilt, Armrest w/ Cupholder, Iggee Seat Covers w/ Controls mod. UnMods Removed tint For Sale OEM Rims http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...7/#post1302739 DIY's 1) How to Install Iggee Seat Covers http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...8/#post1293770 2) Iggee front seat covers w/ seat controls mod .

05-18-08, 06:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
l4zy415 FRISCO LEGEND BABY!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frisco Cali Posts: 3,256 Car 1: 1988 Acura Legend Sedan iTrader: (4)	Well you could also buy a car cover. __________________ My Legend Is Rising Back From Hell!!!! BEWARE. 18" Limited 341 Chrome Rims Matador Red Paint Weapon R - Secret Weapon Intake LED Bright White Dash Lights/Floor Kenwood KDC-X590 Excelon Mp3 Deck Ford Taurus Coin/Cup Holder 2 12" Kickers 1200 Watt Sony XM-2200GTX 2-Channel Xplod Amp 2 Rockford Fosgate Capacitors Power Acoustic Capacitor Clear Rear Turn Signal Reverse Glow Gauges Soon To Come: Rebuild Motor and 5-MT Swap

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guyad Aguy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida (marion oaks) Posts: 1,177 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd Car 2: 04 Silverado Z71 iTrader: (3)	^^+1 the only downside would be if it's your daily driver then it's a pain in the @$$ to take on and off all the time. Before gas got as i as it is i use to only drive my G2 like once every couple of weeks to work and i'd always put the cover on in the parking lot. It was definately a pain. Couldn't imagine having to do that daily. __________________ http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...92/truck-1.jpg

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CEN2MENTAL95 #1 Player Hater Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where Legends are a plenty Posts: 1,395 Car 1: 95 L Sedan Car 2: 95 LS Coupe Car 3: 07 Subaru Legacy LTD iTrader: (3)	there is a product called Goop Off..works wonders on sap, or anything sticky.....but the best way to prevent it from sticking is laying down a smooth slick surface (clay/polish/wax) and make sure you keep up with the wax (at least once a mo or every othe mo) and when you wash the car, after you dry, make sure to quick detail after __________________ ~Heath~ 95 Taffeta White Acura Legend L Sedan (130k) 95 Sherwood Green Legend LS Coupe (89k) If I can't do it, homie it can't be done! "This ain't negotiation time. This is Scarface, final scene, fuckin' bazookas under each arm." -Christopher Moltisanti

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