Tree Sap
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I have used Turtlewax bug and tar remover when I was in a pinch... it did an OK job, but took a few attemptes to get pin sap off the paint.
I have also used WD-40, that does a good job but strips the wax.
I have also used Stoner's Tarminator which is my preferred solution
I have also used WD-40, that does a good job but strips the wax.
I have also used Stoner's Tarminator which is my preferred solution
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Fla
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clay bar, with a little bit of car wash as lubricant. if that doesn't work, try a few drops of dawn with the clay bar. but you will most likely have to reapply your polish/sealant/wax.
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I would wash the car with hot water first. You could take a towel soaked in hot water and lay it on the bad spots. Should melt the goo and come right off with a followup wash with one of the car washing detergents.
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From: Lititz PA
I made the mistake of parking under a sappy tree in my other car. A clay bar and lubricant did the trick, but it took a VERY long time to get all of the sap off. It felt like I had tennis elbow afterwards, too!
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From: CT
hot hot water might loosen it. 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner would do the trick. tarminator should help a bit and lastly...clay bar.
AVOID parking under pine trees(if you can).
