Wayne Decker
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Rubbing alcohol.
Tree sap removal
- Thread starter Highlightreel
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My old truck got covered on the whole side with little speckled tree sap and left a rough finish.
Used a clay bar on it and got it all off and was smooth as glass afterwards. Just have to make sure to put some wax on afterwards.
Used a clay bar on it and got it all off and was smooth as glass afterwards. Just have to make sure to put some wax on afterwards.
lscrx
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This is the best answer. I've used rubbing alcohol after everything else had failed and it worked perfectly.
Going_Going_Gone
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Just like N95 face masks, rubbing alcohol has become scarce lately. I haven't seen it in the stores I've visited in months.
Deadman
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Every store here has hundreds of bottles on the shelf and has for months.
Don K9SARK
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I have been using liquid fabric softener for years. Weather permitting, I spray down the front of my vehicle the night before, the wash it the next day. It is not a 100% removal solution, but it softens up sap, bug splatters, and road tar, making them a lot easier to remove. I've never had a problem with this on paint or trim in over 20 years.
5280tunage
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Interesting approach, I've never heard of this. Thanks for sharing.
BlueStangGT
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Clay bar is the right way to do it if you have time to do it correctly. Regardless of method you’ll definitely need to seal the finish when you’re done since all of these methods will leave your clear coat wide open.
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Highlightreel
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Thanks all. I tried rubbing alcohol and it quickly did the work. I will get it sealed asap as well as winter is here to stay Minnesota.
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