How To Remove Tree Sap From Car Paint

It can be annoying to come back to your car after parking under a tree and find stick tree sap all over it. The sap can cause dirt and bugs to stick to it and cause even more damage to the surface of the car. The more the sap sits, the more difficult it will be to remove it. Regular cleaning will be just a waste of time no matter how much you scrub.

How to Remove Tree Sap From Car Paint

Materials Needed

• Bucket


• Garden hose


• Cloth


• Bug and tar remover


• Plastic wrap


• Soap


• Water


• Microfiber cloth


• Wax

1. Fill a bucket with water from a garden hose. Wet the cloth with the garden hose. Use the cloth to go over the car gently to remove the wax. You want to avoid scrubbing because this could cause more damage to the paint.


2. Cover the areas with tree sap with a bug and tar remover, which can be purchased at an auto parts store. Use a dry cloth to remove any drips that occurred when spraying the remover.


3. Cover the car with plastic and allow it sit for 15 minutes. If the area is small, cover it with a small piece of plastic wrap. The remover will penetrate the tree sap and will dry out before it is removed.


4. Take the plastic from the car. Wipe the remover from the car with a cloth. Make sure you do not wipe in a circular motion but in one direction only as you remove the bug and tar remover.


5. Fill a bucket with soap and water. Use a sponge to thoroughly wash the car to remove any remaining bug and tar remover.


6. Use the garden hose to rinse the car off. Use a microfiber cloth to dry the car and allow the car to dry further.


7. Apply a new coat of wax if the car had wax on it before you removed the tree sap.