Who has the best solution to remove tree sap off the paint?

 

PM Octaneguy. If he can't lead you thru the process, it can't be done.

 

Meguires Scratch X, followed by a good wax. The hood on my 3 Series (Jet Black) had marks that would not come out with anything else. I can't believe how good it looks. Be sure to follow the Scratch X with a high quality wax using a RO buffer because the Scratch X is abrasive and will cause micro scratching itself that will buff out.

 

I don't think Scratch-x will remove a chunk of sap as that is what I think they mean by this.

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It will work really good if it is a fresh blob.

If it is rock hard and has been sitting there for awhile might need to be a little more aggressive with it. And I don't recommend attempting to be more aggressive if you don't know what you are doing. Might want to call a detailer.

 

Simple... Pantyhose and Sprite. It will remove the tar and then you can wash and wax the area you were working on.

 

Bug & Tar remover should loosen it up. You can use a medium grade clay as well, but it could possibly mar the surface and need some decent polishing afterward.

 

if just a few spots, WD-40 on a rag will probably disolve it then re-wax the area.

But if 'all over' ...

Spousal Unit took car on a week vacation once and the car sat parked under a very leaking tree for 6 days. When it came home the entire car was a sticky mess. BTW this was an NA (first model) Miata - no clear coat on the paint for those (most).

I ended up needing two DAWN washes with hot water, then a clay - changing clay 3 times more frequently than normal and some spots STILL needed rubbing compound and a reclay, then a cleaner wax . . . ugh. But it SHOULD be easier to clean a clear coat.