How to Remove Copper Beech Tree Sap Dots From Cars
Copper beech trees (Fagus sylvatica cuprea) lose sap that looks like fly specks when it lands on the exterior of your car. The sap from the copper beech tree can be hard to remove, especially if you leave it on your car for any length of time. Removing copper beech tree sap dots from cars can be done with just a few basic materials.
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Things You'll Need
- Warm water
- Liquid detergent or car soap
- Bucket
- Cloth
- Sponge
- Mineral spirits
- Car wax
Instructions
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Wash the car to remove dust, dirt and debris from the surface of your car's exterior. Combine a mixture of warm water and liquid detergent or special car soap in a bucket. Wash the car with a clean soft cloth or sponge, rinsing them frequently to prevent scratching the paint. If you skip this step, you run the risk of scratching your car's paint when you remove the sap.
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Allow the car's surface to air dry.
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Dampen a clean soft towel with mineral spirits.
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Clean the area affected by the copper beech tree sap, gently rubbing in a circular motion. Don't rub the area really hard because you may damage your car's exterior paint. Wipe the area in a circular motion with a clean, dry cloth.
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Repeat step 4 until the copper beech tree sap is gone.
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Wash the car, or the areas you cleaned with the mineral spirits, with warm water and liquid detergent.
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Apply car wax to your car. You can do the entire car, or only the areas where you washed it with mineral spirits.
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