The other day I noticed my white 2015 JKUHR had some tree sap on the hood. I was able to get it off with WD40 but the area under it has been stained darker. What are my options at making it disappear or at less less noticeable? I'd hate to think repainting the whole hood is the only way to get rid of two half inch dark spots.
I would look for a higher end product made for auto paint to remove sap. I would then seal the paint instead of waxing it. It helps a lot with this sort of thing. This is what I use...
Blackfire polish and seal - machined applied
Blackfire wet diamond sealant - machine applied
Blackfire crystal sealant - hand applied
This combo lasts for months and the crystal seal can be reapplied every month to make it last longer. Really keeps the bugs from sticking too.
I would look for a higher end product made for auto paint to remove sap. I would then seal the paint instead of waxing it. It helps a lot with this sort of thing.
As I said, I was able to remove the sap but it has stained the paint. How can I remove the stain?
If I was smart I would have used Zaino on the paint initially to protect it from issues like this, but I didn't do anything to the paint since I've had my Jeep. This was the first time I've even washed it in 9 months.
Try a bug and tar remover, I have had good luck with a product called Tarminator, I have also taken off some pretty nasty stains with black fire all in one cleaner.
My Mazda3 is white and I've used clay bar kits on it before with good success removing build up. It's very effective at removing tree sap, but it changed my whole perspective. Before: "I'll park under this tree to keep the sun off my car". After: "I'm not parking anywhere near that tree - tree sap is such a pain in the ass to remove..."
clay will only take off surface contaminants, it in no way shape or from will do anything about stains that make it into the actual paint. I've always used an alcohol based product.
Just another reason why washing your jeep frequently is a good idea, sap should not be staining your paint.
You have to be careful, but i have used paint thinner before. Automotive paint and clear coat will NOT just easily breakdown from any chemical. Its cured paint. I have used denatured alcohol as well. But the Acetone chemicals work much better... many people have been using hand sanitizer with really good results.. If you use anything just make sure you clean off the surface very well when your done.. Most of this stuff evaporates quickly anyway. Oh, and keep it far from plastics.
I've used Good Off for years on sap. As long as you get the sap off right away it won't stain. I'm pretty sure your stain is going to stay. I would try some rubbing compound. Bird mess will also stain the paint if left on long. Like everyone said....make sure you wax the spot after using any chemical.
We own a full service car wash and we're in an area full of pine trees.
IDK if it will work but tossing this out there......I got paint from the "night painting road crew" on my '12 JK. (the white line paint) I used Acetone to clean it off.... followed with the clay bar. Yes I got Some of the BLUE paint from the Jeep on the rag with the Acetone, but IMO that is better than the white road paint.
I than followed up with a good wax. Granted it had not stained.
My point...the Acetone CAN remove layers of paint without damaging the paint to the point of repair/ repainting being needed. IDK if it would be enough to get the stain from your JEEP!! GOOD LUCK!!
90% rubbing alcohol removes tree sap. I sat on a stump a few years back and had quite a lot of it in a new pair of shorts. Tried the alcohol and the stuff went right into solution and washed out. Cost about $0.89 bottle at the drug store.
I've tried rubbing compound. I'm hoping the stain is only in the clear coat. I fear the only solution is to wet sand it.
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