Nitrousbird Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I have tree sap all over my Avalanche...parked it in the wrong place. Paint hasn't exactly been waxed any time recently, which I am sure makes matters even worse. It is hardened tree sap that doesn't want to come off without a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 There are far more experienced people here than me, but I'll throw in my $01. I had various crap all over the GTO when I got it. The cheapo bottle of Turtle Wax bug and tar remover did wonders, but was pretty much a must to wax afterwards... Worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 There are far more experienced people here than me, but I'll throw in my $01. I had various crap all over the GTO when I got it. The cheapo bottle of Turtle Wax bug and tar remover did wonders, but was pretty much a must to wax afterwards... Worked for me. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just take it to Andy or Todd you know it needs attention Bug and tar remover should work but as said you definitely need to go back over it and wax it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 leave it sit in the sun then hit the sap with cold water and good pressure. Took 90% of it off my van that way. After that, bug-n-tar remover took off the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Isopropyl alcohol from the cosmetic section of the grocery store is just as effective and cheaper than bug and tar remover. Put on a rag and let the rag sit over the spots for 10-30 seconds and then aggitate if the tar isn't already dissolved. Doing it in the warm sun helps too as previously stated. No vigorous rubbing. Wax when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I will try the alcohol...have a bottle sitting here! Tommy, I'd love to take the truck in to one of the CR 3 detailers, but $$ is a bit tight with all of the other things I need to purchase right now. The truck DOES need attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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