Honeydew is a sticky substance produced by aphids, cicadas and other insects that feed on plant sap. During spring and summer, it often settles on vehicles parked beneath trees.

It is generally thinner than the heavier droplets associated with tree resin, but both forms of contamination can adhere strongly to paintwork.

If your vehicle is affected, remove the honeydew promptly and keep the surface out of strong heat until it can be cleaned. Warm conditions allow the residue to dry and bond more firmly.

Do not reach immediately for an aggressive household cleaner or scrub the paint. Both can create damage greater than the original contamination. Begin with a thorough rinse and an automotive shampoo, allowing the liquid time to soften the film.

Persistent residue may require a paint-safe contamination remover selected for the surface. Heat is rarely the first choice and should only be used in a tightly controlled professional process after the paint has been assessed.

If repeated washing does not remove the film, stop before applying stronger chemicals. AVP can inspect the residue and determine whether cleaning alone is enough or whether light polishing is useful afterwards.