HELP (Tree sap!)
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by turbosupra18
Claybars are suppose remove stuff like that. And, I have even used olive oil, too. Hang in there. Tree sap is a "beotch" to remove, especially if left to set and harden far too long. Good luck to you. 
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From: Tampa FL
Originally Posted by unstressed
I use rubbing alcohol, tree sap is just one of it's uses....
[i strongly agree]
rubbing alchol on a nice microfiber pad or cloth will do wonders .. just make sure to give it a good wax afterwards
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I've never used Zaino on my Vettes, but I used it on my daily drivers for a couple of years. I finally stopped using it earlier this year.
I never thought of using rubbing alcohol to remove tree sap. I'll have to think about that the next time my car gets "dumped on" by a tree.
I never thought of using rubbing alcohol to remove tree sap. I'll have to think about that the next time my car gets "dumped on" by a tree.
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Im new to the Vettes 
I've only recently heard about Zaino... I haven't even had the car a year yet, that and still being young, mortgage and all that good stuff, $300 a tire 
and GM quoting me $1000 for an EBCM 
I think $100 zaino kits might have to wait until I get a real job 3 stripes in the Air Force only pays so much 
I've only recently heard about Zaino... I haven't even had the car a year yet, that and still being young, mortgage and all that good stuff, $300 a tire and GM quoting me $1000 for an EBCM I think $100 zaino kits might have to wait until I get a real job 3 stripes in the Air Force only pays so much
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Even though I stopped using Zaino, I can't say that it's any more expensive than many of the other better waxes/sealants, and it's actually cheaper than some. Whatever brands of detailing products that you use, you will probably eventually find that you will have accumulated a similar grouping of products as the various kits provide, and will have spent roughly the same amount of money.
What kind of wax, etc. do you currently use?
What kind of wax, etc. do you currently use?
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I just got some 2 month old tree sap off my hood and rear window with some Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover.......worked perfect, I was actually surprised at how easy it came off. (they should be paying me for this add) 
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I use mguires... All I need is wash, and wax... I look at Zaino's products and there is a whole line of stuff that all says it does the same thing it seems like...
5 different car polishes, I wouldnt know where to start with, 2 different gloss enhancers, 2 leather cleaners, a metallic stick and $100 later I figure them out... That's my only reservation... I really want to try them out, but I don't know which polish to buy (for clear coat or not for clear coat) and what not...
So I stick with what I know until I can stop dumping money into my Talon
5 different car polishes, I wouldnt know where to start with, 2 different gloss enhancers, 2 leather cleaners, a metallic stick and $100 later I figure them out... That's my only reservation... I really want to try them out, but I don't know which polish to buy (for clear coat or not for clear coat) and what not...
So I stick with what I know until I can stop dumping money into my Talon
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If you're happy with what you have, then there is no reason to switch. I've experimented with quite a number of different waxes and sealants over the years, and once I find something that I like, I don't usually like to change unless I see some results that I really like. I've used One Grand's Blitz Wax on my Corvettes for a number of years now, and haven't found any other product that would make me want to switch. The Corvette, however, is not my daily driver.
I used Zaino on my daily drivers for a couple of years, but I became unhappy with it earlier this year, and now I'm experimenting with a couple of other waxes/sealants (Mother's Reflections and Griot's Paint Sealant). Whatever wax I use, I like to use the same company's detailer. I'm usually not quite as picky with the wash that I use, though I did stick with the Zaino wash when I was using Zaino.
I suddenly realize that I'm wandering a bit off subject here, so I'll stop!
I used Zaino on my daily drivers for a couple of years, but I became unhappy with it earlier this year, and now I'm experimenting with a couple of other waxes/sealants (Mother's Reflections and Griot's Paint Sealant). Whatever wax I use, I like to use the same company's detailer. I'm usually not quite as picky with the wash that I use, though I did stick with the Zaino wash when I was using Zaino.
I suddenly realize that I'm wandering a bit off subject here, so I'll stop!