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Old 08-13-2024, 12:44 PM
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I have a car with probably 100 small sap drips. Parked under a tree for 4 hours, that’s all it took. On PPF surfaces as well as paint. Rubbing alcohol was suggested but is there is preferred solution for the PPF?
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Photo of tree sap
Old 08-17-2024, 01:36 AM
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try testing wd40 on a small spot. spray a drop on your finger and gently rub it on. should do the trick then give it a wash
Old 08-19-2024, 06:06 AM
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Tar and bug remover liberally applied and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wiping a sponge over the surface removed it. No apparent last lasting effects on the paint or PPF. Surprising easy. I’m assuming will need a waxing now.
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Try CarPro TarX with mf towel…test a small area first

spray the towel with tarx, gently work the products around, wipe with clean mf towel, then wipe down with CarPro Eraser to get TarX residue off or just wash the whole car
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Rubbing alcohol has worked in the past when I have sap on my hands.
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isopropyl alcohol and lots of elbow grease for pine sap worked for me



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