paint VS tree sap?

[DblTrbl]

stopped in at the dealer yesterday to check on the progress being made to my trike. Things are looking awesome. (pics to follow when I get to a different computer).

Only a couple more things to do on the punch list and right now he is waiting on the parts to arrive. He will also be heading back to Hannigan to install the E-Brake and get some additional training while there.

I was given April 10, 2016 as a Final completion date......(please say a prayer)

While looking my trike over the right side look a bit odd. upon closer inspection, I find that almost the entire right side of the trike is covered with tree sap. It is on my new paint, chrome and several large spots on my wool seat covers.

When I asked about it....I got the deer in headlight look and was told that the trike has been in the trailer since returning from Kentucky 3 weeks ago..........that means that this stuff has been possibly eating away at my paint for 3 weeks.

Anyone had any issues like this? What is the best way to remove it without jacking up the new paint, chrome or ruining my wool seat cover?

 

[56Elwood]

I use rubbing alcohol to take off sap. I try to do it on a warm or hot day when the sap is more pliable, use a soft terry towel and go gently.

 

[1dn5up]

I have used the shop towels in a pail. Being its fresh paint, see a body shop for some advice first. Tree sap has got to be the worst to get off. :gah:

 

[rhino 2]

Goo be gone... Available at most Auto stores and Wal-Mart...
It comes in a liquid, And an Aerosol. I like the aerosol because its easier to apply..

 

[tfdeputydawg]

stopped in at the dealer yesterday to check on the progress being made to my trike. Things are looking awesome. (pics to follow when I get to a different computer).

Only a couple more things to do on the punch list and right now he is waiting on the parts to arrive. He will also be heading back to Hannigan to install the E-Brake and get some additional training while there.

I was given April 10, 2016 as a Final completion date......(please say a prayer)

While looking my trike over the right side look a bit odd. upon closer inspection, I find that almost the entire right side of the trike is covered with tree sap. It is on my new paint, chrome and several large spots on my wool seat covers.


When I asked about it....I got the deer in headlight look and was told that the trike has been in the trailer since returning from Kentucky 3 weeks ago..........that means that this stuff has been possibly eating away at my paint for 3 weeks.

Anyone had any issues like this? What is the best way to remove it without jacking up the new paint, chrome or ruining my wool seat cover?

From you statement, I'm assuming the sap got on the trike while not in your procession? If true, then I would think it's the responsibility of whomever had it to get it cleaned up!
Having said that, this is what I found doing a search on removing what most call tree sap:
Nail polish remover Pour some nail polish remover onto a cotton ball and wipe it on the sap. The sap should come right off. After it's removed, wash away any residue with a paste of baking soda and water.Mineral spirit Dampen a soft cloth with mineral spirit (turpentine). Rub the cloth on the sap, and the sap should come off. After it's removed, wash the area with water.
Lighter fluid/rubbing alcohol/bacon grease/WD-40 Place any one of these on the sap and leave it there for a while. It will get to work dissolving the tree sap. When you notice the dissolution, rub off the remaining sap [source: Browh, WD-40].
Commercial car cleaning product Try cleaning the area with a commercial car cleaning product [source: Heloise]. These products are available in automotive supply shops.
Tar remover Try applying a bug and tar remover [source: Allen].
Buffing Removing tree sap can leave the spot dull, so you may want to polish the area with car wax and bring back its original luster.

 

[Phu Cat]

Call whoever painted your trike to see what the clear coat/paint can tolerate then ask what to remove the sap with. Better safe than sorry.

Phu Cat

 

[Future Triker]

Call whoever painted your trike to see what the clear coat/paint can tolerate then ask what to remove the sap with. Better safe than sorry.

Phu Cat

FIRST and foremost, I'd document the issue fully.. SECOND, I'd expect the dealership to resolve the issue since it happened while in their care/posession.. THIRD - If you are not fully satisfied with the work they did in removing the sap, DO NOT accept delivery of it!! Had something similar happen a few years back with a bike I'd purchased.. They "took care" of it, but I wasn't thrilled with how they did it.. I wanted to ride so took it anyway, went back a few weeks later and was told I was "out of luck" and by accepting delivery of the bike I also accepted the work done and they were no longer responsible.

If you're going to take it and worry about it yourself, and possible spend out of your pocket to have it fixed elsewhere, the I agree completely with Phu's comment. Not all paint is equal.. Best to get their recommendations..

That being said, if you use nail polish, I prefer non acetone myself. Another trick I use for baked on bug goo is a rag soaked in peroxide (just not sure how it'd work with tree sap).

 

[Papa Zook]

MY BEST ADVICE:

YOU, not the dealer, but you, take the above mentioned solvents, one at a time starting with GooGone and using a cotton swab, apply and vigorously rub a small spot on a newly painted piece in an area that is either not visible or is the least visible, BEFORE applying it to the tree sap. If there is no adverse reaction, then and only then try it on a spot of tree sap. Make sure and closely look at the test spot in good light to see if it has affected the clear cloat. Do this at the dealer's shop before taking possession of the trike. Tree sap will come off but its tough and will sometimes have to be soaked with the solvent via a swab or qtip first.

 

[Firea100]

I believe a clay bar will remove it. McGuires makes a kit with a clay bar and a spray lubricant. If you've tried it on a car, you'll never use compound again. Smooth as a baby's bottom. But after that, you should polish and wax it. It has no protection in it

 

[DblTrbl]

thanks for your input.

The dealer still has my trike and has given me April 10th as the "completion" date. With any luck I will take it back into my possession then and everything will be corrected or completed.

I just hope the "sap" issue didn't mess up the brand new paint and delay this any longer.

Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

 

[irmagoo]

I believe a clay bar will remove it. McGuires makes a kit with a clay bar and a spray lubricant. If you've tried it on a car, you'll never use compound again. Smooth as a baby's bottom. But after that, you should polish and wax it. It has no protection in it

I have removed a lot of tree sap this way,,, I live in the woods and ya I get lots of tree sap it works!!

magoo

 

[1BigDog]

Before clay bars, which work well, all we used was hot water and soap. The water softens the sap and a sponge should remove it.