Horror Story

**Ronkh** · 06-29-2009, 09:34 PM

So I got home fromthe Detail Weekend, beat. Had to go to NY this morning. My wife had my car, I took hers. All of a sudden I think it`s sprinkling out. So I kick on the wipers. The "sprinkles" didn`t go away, but added a few smear.

Horror of all horror. It`s sap. Stick my hand out the window and felt the top sill, yep little hard dots. Put my hand down, yep little hard spots. Get to my destination look over the whole car, it`s all over!!!! One of our neighbors trees must me misting the stuff.

I had to go out at about 6:30 tonight and now it`s all over my car.
This is a pic to show how good it *looked* after the PB detail weekend.

My son calls me later and tells me it`s all over his car too.

I promised my son that I would do/help 2 of his friends detailing this Thursday since it`s supposed to be ther nicest day. So now I got 4+ cars tht need attention.

Arrrgh !!!

**atkinsonair** · 06-30-2009, 05:29 AM

You should sling dog doo in there yard.

So sorry that really does suck. Tree sap sucks on a car.

**Ronkh** · 06-30-2009, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by atkinsonair

You should sling dog doo in there yard.

So sorry that really does suck. Tree sap sucks on a car.

Wrong neighbor. This is the one that uses the leaf blower or mows her lawn when I`m detailing.

**Deanski** · 06-30-2009, 08:09 AM

Raggtopp cleaner. It`s the only product I`ll use for cloth tops and tops from Germany.

Then, after it`s dry, apply the protectant.

Deanski

**Ronkh** · 06-30-2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Deanski

Raggtopp cleaner. It`s the only product I`ll use for cloth tops and tops from Germany.

Then, after it`s dry, apply the protectant.

Deanski

So far this is on 3 cars, 2- 5 series + the kids vert.

**Deanski** · 06-30-2009, 08:17 AM

Make sure you wash it really well first, then apply the cleaner and use a brush to loosen the sap so it can be rinsed off. Let the cleaner sit, brush well and rinse.

You`ll also end up cleaning any dirt off the tops as well.

The protectant works very well once the top is dry and clean. If it`s not clean, it does not bond well, but when it does, you`ll see the results after the first rain.

Sure, you can also use an APC type product to loose and remove most of it, but you do not want it too strong as it can remove dye.

This is why I use RaggTopp cleaner, I know it will do what I want w/o damage.

Deanski

**Poorboy** · 06-30-2009, 08:39 AM

It must be that time for the trees .. I put the 442 back in the garage and found it covered too

I just used some Spray and Wipe and a few towels and it was good as new ...no need to fret ...

I think you have a little bit of Spray and Wipe

ps Ron you forgot your APC

**Ronkh** · 06-30-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

It must be that time for the trees .. I put the 442 back in the garage and found it covered too

I just used some Spray and Wipe and a few towels and it was good as new ...no need to fret ...

I think you have a little bit of Spray and Wipe

ps Ron you forgot your APC

Arrrgh for the apc, it must be age creeping up on me.

Oh well, there goes that 5 gals of SW.

It`s gotta wait till at least Friday. I gotta head to NYC in a few min, and tomorrow we`re due a few thunder storms.

**Poorboy** · 06-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

Arrrgh for the apc, it must be age creeping up on me.

Oh well, there goes that 5 gals of SW.

It`s gotta wait till at least Friday. I gotta head to NYC in a few min, and tomorrow we`re due a few thunder storms.

take it with you