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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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folks,

I have some dime size tree sap on the hood - already baked into the paint.
I would appreciate any help with ideas to remove the tree sap.
I have tried rubbing alcohol and nail polish - no luck.

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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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is it still sticky?

Google has a bunch of methods you can try

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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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will clay bar work in this situation?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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have you tried bug and tar remover?

if its already "baked" into the paint like you said though, im not sure theres much you can do short of repainting the part.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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It can be fixed by sending the spot down with 2000 grid sandpaper and buffing it up with some fine abrasive polisher. Don't do it yourself if you've never done it before, because you can send right through the clear coat.
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