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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Hey gang, when I bought my car it had old sap on it. Looks like it's been there for ages, blackish hard lookin crap. Is there any safe way of removing it without hurting the paint?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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I would 1st try a clay bar on it 1st. Mothers works decent and can be found at most part stores.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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i used 3M Adhesive Cleaner on mine. get at car quest about $10.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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rubbing alcohol or a very mild paint thinner will get it right off. it softens it and wipes right off. just make sure you wax it afterwards.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Lighter fluid works well on most road tar like things on the paint.

Clay bar should help a lot also.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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that sounds good. but the other part is there are spots all over the hood and front bumper so i'd be using alot of cleaner. is ther something out there that wont harm the paint?
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that sounds good. but the other part is there are spots all over the hood and front bumper so i'd be using alot of cleaner. is ther something out there that wont harm the paint?
You apparently didn't read my reply.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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how do you use the clay bar? i've never used that before
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I bet it will tell you how to use it on the back of the box.
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Do a search, it has been covered.

Basically you can get a mothers clay bar kit for under $20. Comes with the clay bar and detail spray. Get the area clean. Then use the quick detailer as a lubricant for the clay bar to slide across the paint. Wipe off when finished. It'll take any wax off so you'll need to wax afterward.
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