Tree Sap on Hood

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JC - 16 Nov 2004 16:06 GMT

I took my Maxima to a local car wash and they said they can remove the tree
sap for $100 using a compound. (They said it would take 5 hrs.) The damage
is mostly on the hood, which looks awful. I have several questions:

-Will the compound definitely remove the tree sap?
-Is this a good price or should I shop around?
-Also, is this something I can do myself? (Trying to save some $$)

Because my car is dark green (almost black), it is clearly noticeable and
which is why I want to fix it asap.

Thanks in advance,
j

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mkc2227 - 16 Nov 2004 18:18 GMT

Have you tried "Bug and Tar" remover? Works good for getting sap off.

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Dave Stone - 16 Nov 2004 21:26 GMT

> I took my Maxima to a local car wash and they said they can remove the tree
> sap for $100 using a compound. (They said it would take 5 hrs.) The damage
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> Thanks in advance,
> j

They probably use a clay bar which pulls out all the junk in the paint.
You can get a claybar kit for around $20-30 at the store; they're easy
to use and should not take anywhere near 5 hours.

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John Smith - 17 Nov 2004 04:42 GMT

They are going to buff down the clear coat paint in an effort to remove
the sap. If the sap has not damaged the paint it will only be on top.
If it is deeper it will remove some of the clear coat. be sure to get
them to use swirl remover after they machine buff the car or you will
have swirl marks in the paint.

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