Tree sap removal

[pbnagel]

Any suggestions for removing small spots of tree sap from the 05 MCS?

Thanks,
Peter

[retired00]

see this: http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm

[obehave]

Quote: Originally Posted by retired00

see this: http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm

Make a paste of baking soda Fingernail polish remover WTF

Yea let's use an abrasive and a chemical stripper on our paint
Fingernail polish remover is usually acetone based (there are some non acetone ones) If you really want to fu** up your paint use acetone

The commercial bug & tar products are ok and plain alcohol will do in a pinch. Immediately rinse with water and then at least spot wax the area.

I park my car under an 80' pine tree daily. It's over my driveway. ( $1200 to have it cut down so you know why it's still there )

I probably remove a pound of bird ***** and tree sap from my car each year. The car still looks good and it's almost 3 years old so what I'm suggesting has some experience behind it.

[obehave]

Quote: Originally Posted by retired00

see this: http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/tree_sap.htm

Whoever wrote that should be beaten with a stick.
Make a paste of baking soda Fingernail polish remover WTF

Yea let's use an abrasive and a chemical stripper on our paint
Fingernail polish remover is usually acetone based (there are some non acetone ones) If you really want to fu** up your paint use acetone

The commercial bug & tar products are ok and plain alcohol will do in a pinch. Immediately rinse with water and then at least spot wax the are.

I park my car under an 80' pine tree daily. It's over my driveway. ( $1200 to have it cut down so you know why it's still there )

I probably remove a pound of bird ***** and tree sap from my car each year. The car still looks good and it's almost 3 years old so what I'm suggesting has some experience behind it.