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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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im pretty sure i got some drops of tree sap on my hood. its only noticeable in certain shades of light but is very sticky when i touch it and sort of smears when i do. whats the best way to remove this stuff? thx for any help guys!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Turtle wax bug and tar removal spray. Spray, let sit for 30 seconds then repeat. should be good. Theres also something else to use but I forgot what it was. i used the turtle wax spray and it worked good. John
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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If you have a dollar tree or something along those lines around you there should be some stuff called Goo-gone it is very useful for all kinds of things i have used it to take sap off my vehicles just use a rag and rub it where the sap is.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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If nothing chemical will remove it . Try a good clay bar and use soapy water in a spray bottle as a clay solution .
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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Use ammonia. works like a charm.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by FirebirdRob
If you have a dollar tree or something along those lines around you there should be some stuff called Goo-gone it is very useful for all kinds of things i have used it to take sap off my vehicles just use a rag and rub it where the sap is.

I used goo gone on a buddies car, worked great on the sap
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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paint thinner!





JFWY.. Goo Gone FTW, I would wash it afterwards just to get the goo gone off.. has like an oily substance afterwards
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rubbing alcohol works great.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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I would also say paint thinner
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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clay bar FTMFW
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