Is this tree sap? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Sean89 · 08-09-2009, 05:11 PM

I have this crap all over the top of my car. Can anyone confirm it is tree sap? I bought some bug/tar/tree sap remover and it is not taking it off. I am so frustrated right now. Someone pelase confirm.

GT-R · 08-09-2009, 05:18 PM

OOOHHH!!! That's nasty!!!

Try scratch remover stuff, sometimes it works better than tar/bug remover.

Sean89 · 08-09-2009, 05:21 PM

I am seriously on the verge of tears :S. I really really hope someone can offer some good advice here. I have tried rubbing compound as well.

That pic just shows a bit of the roof. Its all over the roof. I will take another pic.

EDIT: Just occurred to me, if this was sap, would it not be on the glass as well? This is only on the roof of the car and there is nothing on the windows.

08-09-2009, 06:13 PM

looks like cat footprints.

GT-R · 08-09-2009, 06:41 PM

Well, if you don't like my advice, then take it to the dealer. Maybe your paint is defective, it should be under warranty.

CamrySExxx · 08-09-2009, 06:47 PM

try a polish

salvimoreno · 08-09-2009, 06:47 PM

Damn that looks bad.. I would take it to a car wash maybe they know how to take it off.

Not to go off topic but GTR you have an 04 nismo 350z!?

Pawel062 · 08-09-2009, 06:57 PM

don't even ask about the 350z lol. it's a secret. does wax get it off? maybe try that. also goo gone?

DrewsCam · 08-09-2009, 07:09 PM

clay bar and your good to go

rlman41299 · 08-09-2009, 07:17 PM

wash your roof with dishwashing soap (dawn) and claybar it. i just did my car for the same reason this morning but it's not as bad as yours. don't forget to polish and wax after using the clay bar. if all things fail, go here : www.autopia.org. i always go there when i have detailing questions. hope this helps

Pawel062 · 08-09-2009, 07:24 PM

damn forgot about clay bar. i think that will get rid of it 100%.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 08-09-2009, 07:33 PM

repaint.

CamrySExxx · 08-09-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

repaint.

are you seriously kidding me ???

Because you really should've said get a NEW car

CamrySExxx · 08-09-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rlman41299

wash your roof with dishwashing soap (dawn) and claybar it. i just did my car for the same reason this morning but it's not as bad as yours. don't forget to polish and wax after using the clay bar. if all things fail, go here : www.autopia.org. i always go there when i have detailing questions. hope this helps

i forgot about the claybar, even thought I just claybarred my car today!

Def get the dishwashing soap to strip the wax.
Clay bar it with alot of lubrication. (Most should come off, might take some spot treatment)
Then get a polish or even a "scratch" polish (eg. scratchx)
Then a wax to seal just as rlman stated.

If a it doesnt come out, you might need a buffer, or a professional

touringcamry · 08-09-2009, 08:10 PM

Is it sticky like corn syrup? If it's still soft and sticky, spray some WD-40 on there and it will remove it. If it's hardened and you're unlucky, it can pull the paint up with it when you go to remove it.