Sap removal tips?

tc535i · 06-04-2014, 01:41 PM

Got a number of pine sap drips/runs on the rear half of my car from parking in the wrong spot :mad:

Anybody have any tips on removing it before washing? Or should I just go ahead and wash?

El Cheapo Loco · 06-04-2014, 06:01 PM

Washing won't remove pine sap. Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and lightly rub it off.

SHEEDI · 06-04-2014, 08:48 PM

try either one

http://www.carpro-us.com/tar-x-tar-bug-remover-1-liter/

http://www.carpro-us.com/trix-tar-iron-remover-1000ml/

blaster3500 · 06-04-2014, 09:30 PM

Use a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol/water mix. Easy to find and works great. Lots of detailers use IPA to wipe down cars after polishing. I will not harm the paint. Be sure to wax the area.

tc535i · 06-05-2014, 10:25 AM

Thanks, I have 70% iso at home so I'll just add another 40-45% water I guess

Do I do that before or after washing?

DMH-01 · 06-05-2014, 12:31 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=991002

tc535i · 06-05-2014, 12:35 PM

I don't have anywhere to wash, nevermind hot shampoo. I'd just be taking it to the touchless wash and addressing the sap myself

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El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Washing won't remove pine sap. Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and lightly rub it off.
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SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	try either one http://www.carpro-us.com/tar-x-tar-bug-remover-1-liter/ http://www.carpro-us.com/trix-tar-iron-remover-1000ml/
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Thanks, I have 70% iso at home so I'll just add another 40-45% water I guess Do I do that before or after washing?
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I don't have anywhere to wash, nevermind hot shampoo. I'd just be taking it to the touchless wash and addressing the sap myself
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