Coated in Pollen and tree sap - How to remove?

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  1. 05r50

    05r50 Well-Known Member

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    Ok,

    Daughter came home from college today, Yeah!!.

    Car is covered in pollen and sap, oh and it is black. Any pointers on how to get this stuff off the car? Any special products needed?
     
  2. Dave.0

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    Depending on how much sap you have on the car a very hot wet towel will loosen the sap if you let it sit for a little while.

    First I would wash the car with Dawn really well to strip everything off to see what you are dealing with.
     
  3. Friskie

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    When he says 'everything' it means just that. When it's all cleaned off it will need a good waxing.
     
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    This is the best thing I have found by far, one of these pads on a D/A and a little quick detail spray for lube and you can do the whole car in about 20 minutes, glass and all.

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  5. BlimeyCabrio

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    Sap Sucks
     
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    Simple green. But you will have to wax it. Simple will take everything off.
    Good luck
     
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    After you "and her" get the car's finish back in order, buy her a car cover and remind her of the hazards of parking under trees...
     
  9. Friskie

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    Definitely get the 'her' involved. Next time she'll be a little more cognizant of where she parks. Defensive parking is a learned trait.
     
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    #10 Dave.0, May 10, 2015
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    I figured that was a given since his daughter had the car I am sure no wax is left at all. :ihih:
     
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    Exactly why I have a "no trees" rule in my garage. :lol:
     
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    But when estrogen is involved in the chemical makeup there's no telling what the outcome may be...(go ahead ladies, I can take it. I've been under it's thrall for near 45 years.)
     
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    But how do you remove it? :confused5:
     

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