Car surface problem
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Instructor
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Car surface problem
Unfortunately I parked the car under a tree and I got all the tree's glue stuff all over the car. I took it to a hand-car wash and it didn't help.
What solution/method can I use to remove all this gluey stuff from the car?
Thanks.
What solution/method can I use to remove all this gluey stuff from the car?
Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
bug and tar remover, goo gone for the automotive kind, claybar will do the trick as well. remember not to apply too much pressure while removing these. you dont want to create scratches.
oh and remember to re-apply your fav wax
oh and remember to re-apply your fav wax
Melting Slicks
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From: ATL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Originally Posted by DPG
bug and tar remover, goo gone for the automotive kind, claybar will do the trick as well. remember not to apply too much pressure while removing these. you dont want to create scratches.
oh and remember to re-apply your fav wax
oh and remember to re-apply your fav wax
WD-40 too.
I would suggest "Tarminator" by Stoner. I got some at the local Car Quest. I've used it once and it worked well.
Race Director
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From: Central Ma
I used WD-40 recently on some tar like subsatnace with excellent results. Unfotunately I just got some sap on my car and will have to use some more. Wash and re-zaino when through. WD-40 will not harm the paint.
Safety Car
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From: Lewes DE
Originally Posted by DPG
remember not to apply too much pressure while removing these. you dont want to create scratches
great advice.
I'd vote for WD-40. But whatever you use, let the solvent do the work - let it sit in place for a few minutes, then GENTLY wipe off. If it didn't work, go on to try something else - but do not just start rubbing and scrubbing, -- you'll create a whole world of swirlmarks.
Advanced
Joined: May 2006
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From: Ventura County CA
If by tree glue you mean tree sap, then try using turpentine. I just did a detail on a black NSX last week. It sat outside under a pine tree for quite a while, and it had big blobs of tree sap. The turpentine took it right off.
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