sap, bird poop - steam it?

[Fritz]

rather then use the various sap and poop removers. I know there are good ones, but I`m still concerned about the finish.

Would steam be an alternative approach, for better or worse?

[Gonzo]

Time between application (of poop and sap) and removal is your worst enemy. I carry a QD and MF in my truck all the time, just to minimize the time element.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by Fritz

rather then use the various sap and poop removers. I know there are good ones, but I`m still concerned about the finish.

Would steam be an alternative approach, for better or worse?



Fritz,



I would not reccomend using steam.



I agree with Gonzo, the important thing is that the contamination is removed as quickly as possible.

[Fritz]

thanks

[imported_BretFraz]

Keep in mind that bird doo is very acidic. You don`t want to do something that would cause more damage. Instead you want to neutralize the acids. think alcohol is best. Alcohol will also help leech out the acids (its a drying agent) that have attacked the clearcoat.



Tree sap is a challenge because not all sap is the same. I`ve found that mineral spirits work best on hardened sap but that`s not a guarantee. Sometimes a dab of straight car shampoo does the trick. This is one area where you need a few different products.