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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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What can I use to remove hardened tree sap? The hood and roof are covered with tiny dots of tree sap that fell and hardened. The dots are dark brown now. I have tried tar remover and a variety of cleaners. The only way to affect them is to physically scratch them off. Very labor and time intense.
 
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Bug and tar remover...or...Goo Be Gone...or...WD40......then wax it. If you want it gone......it takes some work. Edited by: sw2cam
 
Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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I have tried all of those except WD 40. What about rubbing compound?
 
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Never use rubbing compound on clear coat paint.
 
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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What is clear coat paint?
 
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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No matter what you use to try to remove the sap, you have to be willing to put in some work.








Originally Posted by carolb4
What is clear coat paint?

http://www.autodogz.com/clear_coat_paint_faq.html
 
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