Waxed over tree sap

[fct]

I just finished claying and waxing today in preparation for a 6 month storage in an covered parkade. I noticed after washing, when I was claying, that there are stains on the hood and trunk, and I am guessing this is from tree sap. I purchased a good 'Tree Sap Remover' (liquid solution), highly recommended but it did not work. It worked on another car, the daily driver.



Not having other options, I proceeded to wax, including over the tree sap stains. Will this be more difficult to remove later (after 6 months)? What do you recommend and has worked for you?



Thanks for looking

 

[David Fermani]

Although I'm probably over analizing this, it really depends on what these spots really are and if you removed all of it's residue from the surface. Tree sap is slighty acidic and can eat deep into your paint.

 

[fct]

Although I'm probably over analizing this, it really depends on what these spots really are and if you removed all of it's residue from the surface. Tree sap is slighty acidic and can eat deep into your paint.

I think the tree sap I am dealing with is from a type of evergreen fir or cedar. I think I rubbed, clayed and washed as much as I could but the stain is still showing. I don't know about the residue.

 

[Innovative Detailing]

I always recommend removing the contaminants 100% before polishing or waxing. After your initial thorough wash and dry, try taking IPA and spot test an area for complete sap removal. Here are some photos of a vehicle I did last week that was "Destroyed" with pine tree sap that sat on the vehicle for almost 2 weeks.....she cleaned up sweet!

IPA really helped tremendously