Pitch removal

i use wd40 to renew my headlight lenses.

Thanks for all the replies. I will see if my local parts dealer has the Tarminator product up here in Canada. thanks again, R

Tree sap can mar your paint job as it is. The longer it sits on your paint's surface, the more damage it can do. By simply trying to compound it or wax it off will only cause more of a paint issue, and it can mar mar your paint even more because it is only going to spread around on the rag and your wax contaminating further areas.

By removing the sap, you are creating a clean surface area for the wax. Think about it this way, the reason we wash our vehicles first is to remove the dirt... if we don't then the dirt gets mixed into the wax and acts like sandpaper scratching your paints surface. Now you need to hire a professional to do some paint correction to get these swirl marks and scratches out.

Paint contamination such as tree sap, consists of bonded and imbedded organic and inorganic particles that are harmful to your vehicle’s paint. These types of contaminates and particles cannot be removed through regular washing processes. Organic particles and matter originate from the broken down remains of plants and animals in the environment and physically bond to your vehicle’s paint. Inorganic particles and matter are inanimate and not of biological origin. These particles not only physically bond to your vehicle’s paint but also chemically bond, often making them tougher to remove than organic particles.

The only way to lift these particles from your paint is to clay (using clay bar) during the washing process. Before the final polishing and or paint sealing process, it is important to make sure the paint is as contaminant and swirl free as possible... in the art world we have a saying - "Garbage in (the beginning stages, Garbage out (the end result)".

Rascally Road Warrior wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
I use this. Works great. Auto Parts stores....Tarminator..LINK

Stoner Tarminator saves the day. This powerful solution is designed to remove road tar, asphalt, sap, bugs, grease, and anything else from your vehicle without destroying your paint finish

I do RV detailing full time... this is the best stuff on the market so I second this product.

I am interested to know your opinion, while it does not harm the paint finish, what it does to the waxed/polished finish. I always assumed it would strip any wax/polish necessitating a polish of the area after use. So in my mind, why not do the second step only? But I come here to learn.

downtheroad wrote:
I use this. Works great. Auto Parts stores....Tarminator..LINK

Stoner Tarminator saves the day. This powerful solution is designed to remove road tar, asphalt, sap, bugs, grease, and anything else from your vehicle without destroying your paint finish

I do RV detailing full time... this is the best stuff on the market so I second this product.

I personally would never use any harsh chemicals to remove (not trying to start a flame war here :E ). I always use a wax/polish to remove any non desirable entity. The polish will dissolve bird do do, tar, tree sap, bugs, etc. It probably takes a little more elbow grease than the harsh chemicals, but when finished the area is freshly waxed/polished.

bradnailer wrote:
Might try some WD-40. Spray it on a rag and rub. I'd try an inconspicuous place to start.

x2. one of the few things WD-40 is good for IMHO.

I use this. Works great. Auto Parts stores....Tarminator..LINK

Stoner Tarminator saves the day. This powerful solution is designed to remove road tar, asphalt, sap, bugs, grease, and anything else from your vehicle without destroying your paint finish

Goo gone wipes work

GoJo hand wipes work well when it is fresh and not dried out.