Tree sap and pollen · Atlanta, GA
Sap and pollen are acidic. Left on paint, they etch the clear coat. We remove them safely, polish out the damage and seal your paint so it doesn't happen again.
Yes. Tree sap is acidic and slowly eats into your clear coat, leaving permanent etching and discoloration. Once it hardens, it takes specialized cleaners to remove, and scraping it off scratches the paint.
Pollen works the same way. Its spiny grains cling to paint, and water activates their acidity, so every spring rain on a pollen-covered car is a small chemical attack. Sap also films your windshield and clings to wiper blades, which can scratch the glass.
Fresh sap that hasn't bonded. We remove it and apply a ceramic sealant that deters sap for up to six months. The most cost-effective fix.
Sap that has hardened and collected dirt. Stronger cleaners, then a polish to address the etching it caused.
Sap that has eaten into the clear coat. After removal, a two-step polish removes the marks and restores the shine.
We find every spot and judge how long it has been there. Different saps need different chemistry.
Commercial-grade sap removers soften and dissolve sap without harming paint.
We buff out etching, then apply a six-month ceramic sealant so sap and pollen rinse off next time.
Deep clean and seal the paint in early spring. A slick, hydrophobic layer keeps pollen from bonding.
Rinse or wash regularly. Never wipe pollen off dry; it causes micro-scratches.
A reset detail: wash, decontaminate, inspect for damage and refresh the sealant.
Prices start at the sedan rate and update to your vehicle.
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FAQ
Yes. It's acidic and etches the clear coat, and the longer it sits the deeper it goes.
Act quickly while it's soft. Hardened sap needs professional removers and often a polish; scraping it scratches the paint.
Yes. Water activates its acidity, which stains and etches the clear coat over time.
Seal the paint before the season, wash regularly during it, and never wipe it off dry.
Tell us where and when. It takes two minutes.
Pick a package and a time. We'll handle the rest.