Any idea how to take it off? Its chipping off in pieces right now. Not sure what it is. Also will claybarring get water spots off a hood?
Tar/Sap/Hard Crap on paint...
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The clay bar won't help your water spot problem. Only a proper polishing will take those out.
Not sure about the sap, but you may try WD40 or if they're not real big, claybar possibly.
Not sure about the sap, but you may try WD40 or if they're not real big, claybar possibly.
this is one big lump about the size of a quarter so i dont think a claybar is going to work.
For the tree sap on paint, try soaking (continuously or repeatedly) with mineral spirits or gum turpentine... one or the other should work.
Clay bar can remove deposits on the surface of the paint, but if you've got etching into the paint, you'll want to carefully polish that area (it may be too deep to remove without causing more problems).
Clay bar can remove deposits on the surface of the paint, but if you've got etching into the paint, you'll want to carefully polish that area (it may be too deep to remove without causing more problems).
Isopropyl alcohol is a good thing to try. Dapa paper towel in the stuff and let it soak on the sap spots. That should soften them enough to pick off. I'd work one at a time for best results. You'd then want to fully polish the surface to remove any etching or scratching that cleaning attempts left behind.
whats the proper process for polishing?
rinse with dish soap
claybar
rinse again
polish
wax..............?
rinse with dish soap
claybar
rinse again
polish
wax..............?
EATONSRT said:
some don't wash after the clay bar...I sometimes do and sometimes don't.
You've got the right steps down there. If you're going to do the engine bay just do that before doing the exterior, and always do the wheels last, unless you put the car up on jackstands.:thumbsup:
Baby Oil for sap. I think its called Bleach White. Its in a white spray bottle and is for tires. A detailer told me about it and the tar and bugs melt away. Just don't leave it on very long, spray it on one or two minutes and wash with soap/water. I have not had any issue with the paint using this stuff.
EATONSRT said:
It's more like:
Wash with car soap
Clay
Polish
Wax
Dish soap is not needed and is a wasted step.
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