| Author | Message | ||
     Eric B. (Ebbnyc) New Member Username: Ebbnyc Post Number: 14 Registered: 05-2003 |
I have a black 03 and I was told the paint/finish is different from other years (?) As a general question, what products would you recommend for removing tree sap? I was also told NOT to wax it, as this is detrimental to any new finish. Again, any advice would help. Thanks! | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1907 Registered: 02-2002 |
Eric, On my Black '00 D2, I use good ole WD40 to remove anything like tree sap. Then I immediately wash and wax that area. There are many products out there that are sap and tar specific. Since you have an '03, I would stop by a detailer and ask them. Paul | ||
| Jeff Conrad (Jwconrad) Member Username: Jwconrad Post Number: 75 Registered: 02-2002 |
If your vehicle is covered with tree sap from sitting under a tree use hot water, as hot as you can get it. You'll be suprised how easy it will wash off with hot water and car wash soap. If you are just talking a few spots, try the WD40 or a bug and tar remover. Either way follow up with a coat of good quality wax. Black is the most difficult color to keep up, it will show every blemish that it gets. Unless you just picked it up from the factory, the finish should be plenty hard enough to wax and if you don't wax it, it will begin to show damage very soon. Use a quality pure wax, not a cleaner wax with abrasives. Unless your finish is already damaged, you don't want to clean it you just want to protect it. There are a lot of products out there. I would recommend going to a detailer supply shop and seeing what they offer versus picking up a product from walmart. On the other hand, take it off-road a few times and get some nice "rub" marks on it and then you won't notice the faded paint and tree sap. Jeff |
