tree sap arggh

[genes]

I spent a better part of an hour or so making sure my car was clean because a detailer's car has to be clean-right?
Well I'll be darned if it wasn't full of sap when I drove it to the city today.
I figured I could get it off the finish with some apc (diluted 10:1) but what after that? Rewash, wax and polish? Would I have to rewash if the apc is a cleaner? Perhaps put some apc in with the wash? Any help would be appreciated It's a 98 Camry.

[Murr1525]

With a cleaner like that, I would say there is a fair chance it would strip off your wax, even with some dilution. I believe there is another post where someone had good luck with Nxt wax, and sap, and being able to wash the sap off fairly easily. Fresh sap of course.

[RamAirV1]

You will have to re-polish and re-wax. Use a QD every day to prevent tree sap buildup. My favorite is Speed Detailer. That way you will not have to clay or use a cleaner as often. At least for me, claying is an extremely time consuming process. It is a lot quicker just to QD every day, as long as there is no heavy dirt or mud on your car.

Tree sap is a lot easier to remove if you get it right away. If you're going to use NXT (which I would recommend) I would also get the Spray Booster Wax and use it every week if possible. Even if you just use the SBW on the hood roof and trunklid, that will help a lot. Those are the main places where tree sap accumulates.

RamAirV1

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I agree with RamAirV1. Remove the sap as soon as possible and then re-polish and wax the finish. Be gentle when rubbing the sap off.

Tim

[RamAirV1]

I find that either I have to clay to get the tree sap off or it comes off right away with a quick detailer. And of course if I have to clay I have to start all over again and re-polish and re-wax. I will go out of my way to not park under a tree. But even then the tree sap can be a mist and carry quite some distance from the trees, but that is usually easier to remove.

RamAirV1

[genes]

Thanks for the replies. Here in the Northwest the pollen is very heavy but this is the first time I have seen sap hit the cars. I do have some NXT and will apply it soon. thanks again