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05-23-2003, 03:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: San Jose CA
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I park my current vehicle at work under trees sometimes in the parking lot, no choice. So I do get tree sap on the painted surface at times. I normally run the car into a carwash to get the sap off. But there are a couple spots where the sap couldn't come off and have dried up and can't be removed without rubbing hard with a damp cloth.
My MCS is soon to arrive, so how can I spare my baby from this nasty goo???
Help! :evil:
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05-23-2003, 05:03 AM
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Meguiars has a great website that covers all aspects of paint maintenance. They will even provide you with a custom care maintenenace program based on the conditions you park your car in, inlcuding tree sap!
Check them out at: http://www.Meguiars.com/
Good luck.
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05-23-2003, 12:30 PM
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thanks Hank! 
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05-23-2003, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
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There is a bunch of great products to do this...but remember these are all harsh...and it will remove your wax, including zaino...so you must rewax that area after removing the tree sap.
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05-23-2003, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: New Jersey
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Goof Off! Comes in an aerosol-type can. Can find at hardware stores. Great stuff. But like it was said above, you will need to re-wax.
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MMC #1 (MINI-Mustang Club)Helix 19% pulley, GIAC software with larger injectors, UUC exhaust, Milltek Header, Madness intake.
Want your MINI to run like a high-end sports car? 19% pulley and GIAC with larger injectors is all you need...BTW, 111,111 miles as of 2/2/08
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05-24-2003, 01:50 AM
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I feel much better now, thanks again for you suggestions guys! 
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07-14-2003, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: brooklyn, ny
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I have some goo on a window...can I use these products on the glass as well?
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07-16-2003, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Try the Clay bar for sure - it will amaze you that it's so easy to remove without harsh chemicals, especially important considering the MINI paint, IMO.
Good luck!
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08-18-2003, 11:17 PM
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Location: Appleton, WI USA
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Try bug and tar remover, but, to reiterate, make sure you reapply wax to the affected area.
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09-04-2003, 04:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: So Cal
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Clay bar isn't all that tough on sticky substances. I tried to work off some gum once with clay bar because I was to lazy to move to some compounds, and it took a lot of work. Goof off is a good suggestion, 3M also has a bug/sap remover that is supposedly very good. Again, you'll have to re-wax.
As for windows, clay bar can be used on windows, and I'm sure the goof off can as well. Get a credit card and scrape the sap off the glass with that first, it will save you time and energy.
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09-04-2003, 05:41 AM
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i sovled my sap problem.......
......by cuting down the neighbors tree, that overhung by driveway
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09-04-2003, 06:35 AM
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Best thing for tree sap is WD40
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Cheese
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09-04-2003, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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>>Best thing for tree sap is WD40
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>>Cheese
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?? Serious?
I used a claybar for minor sapping, it worked wonders.
Cheese, I cant wait to try this. :smile: 
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09-04-2003, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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>>>>Best thing for tree sap is WD40
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>>>>Cheese
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>>?? Serious?
>>I used a claybar for minor sapping, it worked wonders.
>>Cheese, I cant wait to try this. :smile:
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09-05-2003, 08:25 PM
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What to use for bird droppings? I noticed a brownish spot on my clear bra over the hood. Tried a dab of concentrated Zymol carwash and water, but it did not come out. Tried another tiny dab of Softscrub but most of the stain is still there.
Any suggestions? I read somewhere that bird poo is really hard to remove. And I'm finding out.
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