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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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What's the best (safe) product to remove tree sap from a black C-5?
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Assuming simple car wash will not remove it, try a clay bar....
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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Mule ****.....Works wonders. Really.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fastvette00
What's the best (safe) product to remove tree sap from a black C-5?
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if the sap has not had time to harden, a little windex on a towel will work...if the sap is hardened, and is not a thick drop, any brand of bug and tar remover (i use turtle wax brand) will usually work...if it is a larger glob of sap and the bug/tar remover won't get it off, a little 3m adhesive remover will usually get it off....
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WD-40 to loosen it and remove then if it has etched then follow with ScratchX
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WD-40 to loosen it and remove then if it has etched then follow with ScratchX
This is a good trick, just don't let the WD-40 sit longer than 40 seconds or so. Do not use any abrasive polish or compounds. If you use a product that contains abrasives you will put swirls and fine scratches
in your paint finish.
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This is a good trick, just don't let the WD-40 sit longer than 40 seconds or so. Do not use any abrasive polish or compounds. If you use a product that contains abrasives you will put swirls and fine scratches
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Goo Gone works on just about everything. No car care garage is complete without it.

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heres a strange remedy cold water Wash with plain cold water worked great for me
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