Clay and Tree Sap

[Bengalfang]

I know there have been a lot of threads about this already but I didn't see anything about moving up the grade of clay.

I have tree sap that has baked in for a few yrs now. Clay from the Smooth clay kit isn't working, should I start using the more aggressive "Mild" clay (I think it's more aggressive)? Or should I even try the "Aggressive Clay". I am not a clay expert so I am a bit afraid of that one.

[sneek]

I have never removed tree sap that has been caked on for years but I don't think that the mild clay is going to cut it. If you plan on using the aggresive clay then you have to buff the car afterwards.

I would try the Gold Class Bug an Tar remover. If that doesn't work then I guess you have to move up to Goo Gone which is also quite aggresive.

[Rob66]

Hi Bengelfang,

I had great success on my sister-in-laws Volvo with the standard Quik Clay system. Sap had been baked on for a few months. Had to make a few passes and used a whole clay bar on hood, roof and trunk but did the trick (will try and dig out a pic)

We have been having Florida like temperatures and humidity last few days and i was thinking driving home from work, whether that would effect removing surface contaminants?

Good luck

Rob

[xebola]

You might want to try Megs Body Solvent before you try the aggressive clay.

body solvent

The Aggressive clay can mar your paint.

[jfelbab]

You might also look for DuPont's Prepsol if you can't find the Body Solvent. Both should be applied and left for several minutes to dissolve the sap.

[Bengalfang]

Thanks guys! I have Goo Gone already. I'll try that and also order some Body Solvent from ADS. Doing a huge order including the G100a from them this weekend.

[xebola]

You might want to get the Mike Phillips PC video as well. I read everything I could and looked at all the pictures, but seeing him actually using the machine was a whole lot better.