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Tree Sap/Tar Removal

Posted on June 19, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Tree Sap and Tar can be extremely difficult to remove and the sooner they are treated the better. This process is also used to remove paint overspray. I would like to walk you through this process step by step. 

 

  1. First I will degrease the infected area. A degreaser will help to break down tree sap and tar, making the removal of them much easier and also minimizes the possibility of scratching the finish in the process. 
  2. Next I will wash the infected area with a strong wash solution. After it has been degreased and washed, I will pressure wash the infected area. This removes any remaining debris and preps the surface for claying. 
  3. Now I will clay the infected area. This should remove all tree sap and tar, but in extreme cases claying will not remove it completely. 
  4. In extreme cases I will need to machine compound the infected area. This will completely remove any remaining tree sap. In 90% of tar cases, claying will be sufficient and compounding will not be needed. 
  5. Now that the infection has been completely removed, I will wax the treated area. I do this because during the cleaning steps the original wax coat will be removed. 


I highly recommend adding these steps to my Paint Protection Package. Each tree sap/tar case is different and will take a different amount of time, so there is not "average" price. I will give an estimation before I work on your vehicle. 


Categories: Auto Detailing Packages

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