Removal of Tar/Tree Sap

Jim_VRS · 25-09-2006, 13:58

Any advice on how to get rid of this stuff? i have to park under trees every day at work and ive noticed some tar on the side of my car.

What's the best way of getting rid? cos it's a bugger to get off n it's looks 'orrible

pdhealy · 25-09-2006, 14:02

I had something similar recently, couldn't shift it by washing/ power washing. The only thing I had to hand that worked was carburettor de-greaser, and some carefull applied elbow grease.

It did leave an imprint on the paint though.

Neily03 · 25-09-2006, 14:06

Tree sap washes off with water and tar will come off with white spirits or a proper 'tar remover' (which is just expensive white spirits)

Makefish · 25-09-2006, 14:39

I bought some real cheapo stuff, 99p Bug & Tar Remover from Wilkinsons but didn't hold out much hope for it but it's turned out to be a great buy

Martin Keene · 25-09-2006, 18:10

I've always found WD40 very good at removing tar spots. Doesn't seem to harm the paint either...

Lummox · 25-09-2006, 18:23

80 grade emery paper gets it off in a jiffy.

*Use at your own risk

Makefish · 25-09-2006, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

80 grade emery paper gets it off in a jiffy.
*Use at your own risk

Zebra · 25-09-2006, 18:42

I use butter/margarine on a damp cloth to get rid of tar spots.

Works a treat!!

Snoopie · 25-09-2006, 19:01

I use 'Sap Remover' from Halfords, blue bottle, with a 'Sap & Bug Remover Sponge' from Halfords. They work! Alternatively, a car cover? Due to where you park your car, it will only be there the next day!

spyke85 · 25-09-2006, 19:04

Use tar remover for the tar

And for the tree sap, get yourself some Megs Quick Detailing Spray and Clay. When seatcupra is back up have a look in the Car Care section, big write up as to how to use it.

20VLIL · 25-09-2006, 20:41

I use the Megs deatailer spray as above..but Autoglym tar remover is very good in my experience. However I think like this one most of these products strip off the wax from the paintwork so you'll need to polish over after

Jim_VRS · 26-09-2006, 13:39

Cheers for the advice...tree sap generally comes off, unless the sun bakes it on.

Will pay a visit to halfords n see what they have in..... not too sure on other suggestions, couldn't bare to damage my paint work in any way.

spyke85 · 26-09-2006, 13:43

Use http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/ Much better than Halfords

ChrisRs · 26-09-2006, 20:43

Tar- White Spirit
Tree Sap - Prevention.....A good wax. and then wash it!! Best treatment known to man!! Leave it and it will ruin your paint

Jim_VRS · 27-09-2006, 13:33

cheers Chris, i think i have some white spirit in the garage...any chance this stuff will hurt my paint though?

ChrisRs · 27-09-2006, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_VRS

cheers Chris, i think i have some white spirit in the garage...any chance this stuff will hurt my paint though?

Not in the slightest. Just reapply some wax afterwards

apole · 27-09-2006, 14:00

If the sap is still soft, then I found Autoglym intensive tar remover to work well, if it's dried on and gone darker then meguiars clay bar removes it. Way to tell is trying to budge it with your fingernail, if it's sticky tar remover, hard then clay bar. Either way best to rewax afterwards. Also I've tried white spirit etc, didn't work as well but all down to personal choice.

**GAFF** · 28-09-2006, 02:57

Holts tar remover is great for the Tar...you'll see it running off when sprayed on and left for a few minutes. You'll need to give it a good wash to get residue off followed by a good wax.

chowy · 28-09-2006, 12:25

Clay bar is designed to remove tree sap and other surface contaminents.

Give it a go. You will be amazed how smooth your paint will be afterwards. Do remember to put protection (wax) after claying

Jim_VRS · 28-09-2006, 13:28

Cool thanks for the help....best purchase myself some good wax then hey.

I dunno....the cost of motoring nowadays lol!

Tom_vRS · 28-09-2006, 14:24

Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay

Jon TDI · 10-10-2006, 20:57

Just got myself some Meguiars Quick Clay & Detailer, as I could feel some tree sap on the paintwork (especially on the roof) & it won't budge after a good wash.

Should hopefully have a good detailing session at the weekend (Wash, clay bar & wax).

Jon TDI · 13-10-2006, 20:51

Tree sap anybody??!!

Gave the car a wash today after work & decided to use the Quick Clay & Detailer for the first time. WOW! It really does shift some stuff off the paint work!

This pic was taken after doing the first half of the roof. I must admit, the roof was the worst part - the rest of the car was fairly mild. The finish of the paint work feels like glass now.
Just finished waxing the car aswell - I need a beer after that!

25-09-2006, 13:58	#1
Jim_VRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 317 Members Car: soon to be a Furby VRS, Xenons, ESP, and maybe Silver? Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Any advice on how to get rid of this stuff? i have to park under trees every day at work and ive noticed some tar on the side of my car. What's the best way of getting rid? cos it's a bugger to get off n it's looks 'orrible __________________ -

25-09-2006, 14:02	#2
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 983 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 23 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I had something similar recently, couldn't shift it by washing/ power washing. The only thing I had to hand that worked was carburettor de-greaser, and some carefull applied elbow grease. It did leave an imprint on the paint though. __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

25-09-2006, 14:06	#3
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 860 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Tree sap washes off with water and tar will come off with white spirits or a proper 'tar remover' (which is just expensive white spirits) __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

25-09-2006, 14:39	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I bought some real cheapo stuff, 99p Bug & Tar Remover from Wilkinsons but didn't hold out much hope for it but it's turned out to be a great buy __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

25-09-2006, 18:10	#5
Martin Keene Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peterborough Posts: 200 Members Car: Octavia vRS & Westfield Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I've always found WD40 very good at removing tar spots. Doesn't seem to harm the paint either...

25-09-2006, 18:23	#6
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap 80 grade emery paper gets it off in a jiffy. *Use at your own risk __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

25-09-2006, 18:42	#8
Zebra Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 3 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I use butter/margarine on a damp cloth to get rid of tar spots. Works a treat!!

25-09-2006, 19:01	#9
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,458 Members Car: Honda Civic Type-R Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I use 'Sap Remover' from Halfords, blue bottle, with a 'Sap & Bug Remover Sponge' from Halfords. They work! Alternatively, a car cover? Due to where you park your car, it will only be there the next day!

25-09-2006, 19:04	#10
spyke85 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 158 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Use tar remover for the tar And for the tree sap, get yourself some Megs Quick Detailing Spray and Clay. When seatcupra is back up have a look in the Car Care section, big write up as to how to use it. __________________ 05 Seat Ibiza FR TDi - PD160 intake & Green Panel filter 142bhp / 250lbs/ft - Awesome GTi 9/9/06

25-09-2006, 20:41	#11
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Members Car: Big fat V6 Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap I use the Megs deatailer spray as above..but Autoglym tar remover is very good in my experience. However I think like this one most of these products strip off the wax from the paintwork so you'll need to polish over after __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

26-09-2006, 13:39	#12
Jim_VRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 317 Members Car: soon to be a Furby VRS, Xenons, ESP, and maybe Silver? Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Cheers for the advice...tree sap generally comes off, unless the sun bakes it on. Will pay a visit to halfords n see what they have in..... not too sure on other suggestions, couldn't bare to damage my paint work in any way. __________________ -

26-09-2006, 13:43	#13
spyke85 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 158 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Use http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/ Much better than Halfords __________________ 05 Seat Ibiza FR TDi - PD160 intake & Green Panel filter 142bhp / 250lbs/ft - Awesome GTi 9/9/06

26-09-2006, 20:43	#14
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Tar- White Spirit Tree Sap - Prevention.....A good wax. and then wash it!! Best treatment known to man!! Leave it and it will ruin your paint

27-09-2006, 13:33	#15
Jim_VRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 317 Members Car: soon to be a Furby VRS, Xenons, ESP, and maybe Silver? Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap cheers Chris, i think i have some white spirit in the garage...any chance this stuff will hurt my paint though? __________________ -

27-09-2006, 14:00	#17
apole Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 40 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap If the sap is still soft, then I found Autoglym intensive tar remover to work well, if it's dried on and gone darker then meguiars clay bar removes it. Way to tell is trying to budge it with your fingernail, if it's sticky tar remover, hard then clay bar. Either way best to rewax afterwards. Also I've tried white spirit etc, didn't work as well but all down to personal choice.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://briskoda.net/styling-car-care/removal-tar-tree-sap/62802/
Posted By	For	Type	Date
BRISKODA - The Skoda Forum and Community - Powered by vBulletin	This thread	Refback	27-09-2006 13:37

28-09-2006, 02:57	#18
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,912 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Holts tar remover is great for the Tar...you'll see it running off when sprayed on and left for a few minutes. You'll need to give it a good wash to get residue off followed by a good wax. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

28-09-2006, 12:25	#19
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 762 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Clay bar is designed to remove tree sap and other surface contaminents. Give it a go. You will be amazed how smooth your paint will be afterwards. Do remember to put protection (wax) after claying __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

28-09-2006, 13:28	#20
Jim_VRS Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 317 Members Car: soon to be a Furby VRS, Xenons, ESP, and maybe Silver? Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Cool thanks for the help....best purchase myself some good wax then hey. I dunno....the cost of motoring nowadays lol! __________________ -

28-09-2006, 14:24	#21
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

10-10-2006, 20:57	#22
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Just got myself some Meguiars Quick Clay & Detailer, as I could feel some tree sap on the paintwork (especially on the roof) & it won't budge after a good wash. Should hopefully have a good detailing session at the weekend (Wash, clay bar & wax). __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

13-10-2006, 20:51	#23
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Removal of Tar/Tree Sap Tree sap anybody??!! Gave the car a wash today after work & decided to use the Quick Clay & Detailer for the first time. WOW! It really does shift some stuff off the paint work! This pic was taken after doing the first half of the roof. I must admit, the roof was the worst part - the rest of the car was fairly mild. The finish of the paint work feels like glass now. Just finished waxing the car aswell - I need a beer after that! __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Removal of Tar/Tree Sap

Removal of Tar/Tree Sap

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://briskoda.net/styling-car-care/removal-tar-tree-sap/62802/

LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://briskoda.net/styling-car-care/removal-tar-tree-sap/62802/