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Offline andrewparker

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Tree sap or similar
« on: July 28, 2011, 09:20:52 am »
Hi guys, rather annoyed about this! My car was with VW last week and when I got it back I noticed the back end of the car, in particular the rear pillars, are covered in what looks like tree sap, or something similar. When I drag my finger across it it smears. The car was due a wash so I wasn't unduly worried, however even after a standard wash (two application of snow foam, washed with Zaino shampoo etc) it is still evident. Is there something I can remove this with, or should I just give it another wash and keep my fingers crossed?

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Re: Tree sap or similar
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 10:18:32 am »
clay bar the car...

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Re: Tree sap or similar
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 01:20:33 pm »
As above, clay bar best way, did my whole car the weekend, after tardis wouldn't get some of the bits off. Paintwork is as smooth as anythink now  :happy2:

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Re: Tree sap or similar
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 07:54:39 am »
Clay bar as above. But sometimes a hot water wash will help.

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