Tree resin spots

[redkite]

I have small spots of what looks like tree resin or something on my paintwork, that is proving hard to remove. Does anyone know of any product or substance that will soften and remove it without damaging paintwork ?

 

[Sisson]

have a looky on www.detailingworld.co.uk

look for "clay bar"

 

[smoothuk]

I have this problem as i have a 90 year old oak tree overhanging my driveway..the best thing for this is HOT water, which will desolve the tree sap (it is only xylem and phloem excreeted from aphids as they feed on the tree sap)- so its sugar water really- and if the problem is really bad then use a clay bar, i did this a week ago and my paintwork is like glass again..wicked stuff, thenjust make sure you lay down a coulple of good coats of wax to seal it, and the tree sap should just wash off next time...

Matt

 

[cheshire cat]

or GUNK tar and sap remover is quite good

 

[bushybeaver]

I have this problem as i have a 90 year old oak tree overhanging my driveway..the best thing for this is HOT water, which will desolve the tree sap (it is only xylem and phloem excreeted from aphids as they feed on the tree sap)- so its sugar water really- and if the problem is really bad then use a clay bar, i did this a week ago and my paintwork is like glass again..wicked stuff, thenjust make sure you lay down a coulple of good coats of wax to seal it, and the tree sap should just wash off next time...

Matt

Heres an Idea, fuk it its only 90 years old get a big arse chain saw and off you go.
I had some sort of blossom/sappy tree over hanging onto my drive, all I did lol was get my saw out and chopped the branches that was over hanging.
job done

 

[smoothuk]

Heres an Idea, fuk it its only 90 years old get a big arse chain saw and off you go.
I had some sort of blossom/sappy tree over hanging onto my drive, all I did lol was get my saw out and chopped the branches that was over hanging.
job done

Bushy...with trees being my line of work...

1. It has a TPO on it...
2.I like it..
3. My blade on my saw is only 16"....


I like the tree, just annoys the sh*te out of me it saps all over my car..
Hope your tree wasnt special....local tree officer will be coming to see you

 

[redkite]

Thanks for the tips, some of it picks off as I chammy the paintwork but most wont budge. Usually wash and chammy but never heard of this ' clay bar' stuff..

 

[gazjones]

its surprising what a clay bar wil remove off the paint work good stuff!

 

[bushybeaver]

Looking forward to my local tree officer, what a fancy title that guys got













What a stump

 

[smoothuk]

Bushy...LMAO, A stump that earns 25k+ and company car and a nice desk, for well driving around looking at trees...shocking i tell ya...shocking...