harry42ka1 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi there, i have seen couple tree saps on the body of my RX. Is there a way to remove these? Thanks,Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I have used "Bug and tar remover" or by using my fingernail. For other spot cleanups, I use 3D waterless car wash to keep our vehicles, spotless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 You might try using a car polish with a little bit of abrasives to it. Clear coat safe of course. I had some spots on my car and I waxed it with Nu Finish. It took everything out. If the spots are too bad, you might try a clay bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry42ka1 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 thanks, i will try the suggested and let u all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Ahhh sap, terrible. With any luck it is not pine sap. Pine sap will (and I do mean WILL) eat into the finish and there is nothing you can do. Happened on my new RAV4 recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 will it eat through a healthy layer of wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Pine sap = turpentine!!!!! Don't park anywhere near a pine tree. Pine cones will chip your paint if they fall too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Oh yeah it will eat though wax, even 10 coats of wax so fast it will make your head spin. Pine sap is perhaps the single worst thing you can get on your paint, worse than seagull or osprey s.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Perhaps a triple layer car cover will help..... That's what I use on my cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 A garage works pretty well too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't we all wish we could park in a garage at our place of employment. (retirees excluded, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 That is why it is nice to have an old chevy truck around. The chevy doesn't mind sap nearly as much. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javohio Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Dawn Dish Detergent will remove just about anything. Be carefull not to allow it to flow into the areas that you want to maintain your wax/sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 When I wash my car, I wash the car, then dump my suds and make a bucket of Dawn to do my wheels and tires. Great grease cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 While they Dawn really is my only dish detergent, I don't use it at all on any part of the car because it strips wax on anything. Even your wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13IS250C Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Wax on wheels? Even I don't do that. Gets the brake dust and road film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I must certainly do wax the wheels. Very important to help prevent brake dust build up and wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Anything that is painted can and should be waxed. The 3D waterless is sprayed on, saving lots of time, washing (not needed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Financeman-7 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Mothers Claybar kit works wonders. I got deck stain overspray all over my Prius on accident. This took it right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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