Tree sap on roof (1 Viewer)

[Polar bear]

Does anyone know an easy way to clean tree sap from roof of van?

 

[sylvester1954]

Warm soapy water.... works every time.

 

[rosalan]

After a hot summer and neglect, I discovered thousands of small hard dots of sap. This was difficult to remove, only pinging off with a fingernail.
In a rash moment I decided to go over my van with detailing clay. This removed the remaining sap

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[Zepp]

I get Lynne to clean it off so I can have a couple of beers I wish

 

[Silver-Fox]

Look up iron x, dragons breath or purple rain.

These are trade names but good at removing most stuff. You will need to wash the complete van down well after using it though.

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Soapy water .....and a chain saw!

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[Two on Tour]

White spirit should do the trick, did on ours.

 

[sdc77]

White spirit should do the trick, did on ours.

?? ... really...? I can't believe putting white spirit on your van is good for it??

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Does anyone know an easy way to clean tree sap from roof of van?

Just as a matter of interest...Brasso! It softens the deposits and when you allow it to dry off, it polishes up really nice Too. Ideal for tar on the sides off the truck and wheels off the roads

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[Two on Tour]

Why's that then, I was in the classic car trade for years and I've been using it to take tree sap and road tar off before repairs and paint on modern acrylic and water based paints, cellulose paint and fibre glass on both customer and my own car with no ill effects.
You use a petroleum based degreaser to wipe down paint just prior spraying paint.

 

[Mickey1]

Someone on here suggested muc-off, I tried it with a clay mitt and it worked a treat.

Mickey.

 

[Polar bear]

Thanks for all the replies, hot soapy water only partially worked so will try the other suggestions

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[deleted-member02]

I've never heard of a clay mitt before. Judging by the Amazon reviews I'm guessing they're pretty good.
Are there any downsides to using one?

 

[tonka]

If it's on the roof, leave it. No one will see it.

 

[Gromett]

I was gonna say what @tonka said but he beat me to it.

If you can't see it then it doesn't matter

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[movan]

Thanks for all the replies, hot soapy water only partially worked so will try the other suggestions

I've just travelled to a place South West to have mjne sorted. The tree sap has removed the top layer of paint off the roof ... totally peed off but thankfully a nice guy and he wasn't going to fleece me. Tree sap is a pain ... elbow grease x 3 washes