Tree Sap - Car Cover

[jonnyMercUK]

So it's that time of year when our oak tree lays its sap on the car.

Any recommendations for a cover? I got a £15 one last year for my BMW but it ripped very easily!

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

Just a thought!

 

[jonnyMercUK]

I wish I could but it has a preservation order on it! Lovely tree...

 

[C43AMG]

I wish I could but it has a preservation order on it! Lovely tree...

Mine to It should be in a bl**dy forest somewhere

 

[jonnyMercUK]

Mine to It should be in a bl**dy forest somewhere

I see you are feeling my pain

 

[st4]

Cut it down and pay the fine if your caught....

Sell the wood on to pay the fine.

 

[jonnyMercUK]

It's not coming down as we do actually like the look of it. It is definitely being trimmed this summer as the more air that gets to it the less sap it produces..apparently....!

 

[jonnyMercUK]

here is the culprit...

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[Kingy68]

Sorry, no idea on the car covers. Have never needed one but Demon Tweeks will do them.

I wish I could but it has a preservation order on it! Lovely tree...

You can still give it a near death experience.
We have oaks and others in the back garden. Fortunately not with TPO's on them, but if they had its simply a case of requesting permission to prune a few months before you need to and then giving it a haircut that will last a few years.
Our 'big' Oak is just recovering from its last haircut 4 years ago and will be having another of the same ferosity in the next week. I like the trees and wouldn't be without them, but want them to be inkeeping with what we want/need for the garden.

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

On a more serious note (following the posting of my flipant chainsaw!) isn't the "sap" you're referring to actually excrement from aphids?

Have you discussed with a qualified tree surgeon as you may be able to spray the tree and reduce / erradicate the problem?

 

[jonnyMercUK]

On a more serious note (following the posting of my flipant chainsaw!) isn't the "sap" you're referring to actually excrement from aphids?

Have you discussed with a qualified tree surgeon as you may be able to spray the tree and reduce / erradicate the problem?

You're not wrong! discussing tonight

 

[BTB 500]

Do a few searches ... there are previous threads on covers e.g.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/parts-maintenance/125137-c63-amg-coupe-car-cover-outdoors.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/classifieds-wanted/122123-w202-car-cover-wanted.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/100216-c63-external-car-cover.html

 

[Mr. B]

UK classic car carpets, car covers, van lining material and trim.

I purchased an indoor cover from this company early this year and no complaints to date. They do sell outside covers also.

 

[BTB 500]

Outdoor covers are quite critical ... if they don't fit properly they flap when the wind blows and this will mark the paintwork (any dirt on the car or cover acting as an abrasive).

 

[Mr. B]

if they don't fit properly they flap when the wind blows and this will mark the paintwork .

Eerr 'Flaps'.

Those were the days.

 

[jonnyMercUK]

Eerr 'Flaps'.

Those were the days.

What sort of flaps?

 

[Mr. B]

Exactly.

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

Our discussion on sticky secretions seems to have gone full circle now!

 

[Mr. B]

Our discussion on sticky secretions seems to have gone full circle now!

It's a funny old world.

 

[corned]

here is the culprit...

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You're getting sap problems from that telegraph pole?