The tree is now gone but I have some tree sap still stuck and no scrubbing was getting that off. Any help would be appreciated.

 

meguiars clay bar

 

I have used hand sanitizer with great luck, and just washed off the residue so it didn't dry out the paint. There is also tree sap removers that you can buy

 

Depends on how long it's been etching into your paint for, but clay works, "goo-gone", sometimes just taking it to a detail shop (a good "honest" shop) is your best bet. Even though its a small spot(s), not knowing what your doing could leave the car looking worse than before. Check out Griot's Garage online too. Best personal detailing supplies available. Imo

 

Thanks. I ordered a Meguiars clay kit and I'm gonna give that a try for now.

 

turtle wax bug and tar remover, works wonders

it is the ONLY, ONLY non-meguiars product i have ever used, and still use... if that says anything

 

What do we think of Meguiars interior and wheel cleaners? I know a lot are anti Armorall. I don't want to use a product that will wear down my interior or mess with the finish on my rims.

 

+1. it removes almost any bs that is on ur paint

 

depends on which interior cleaner you get. i hd the normal and didnt like as i'm a fan of having the shine so i had a preference of their shine interior, and their wheel cleaner is good.

 

PDP non acidic wheel cleaner is amazing, and hot water and murphy's oil soap is the best for cleaning interior. Also any griots garage product will work extremely well

 

When I had my Mustang I used to do a lot of highway driving.
This did it for me

 

With a lot of effort I got most of it off but it appears that it did damage my paint.

 

rainex, if it's just a small spot- I would be hesitant to use it on large areas, or several spots

 

Chemical Guys!! Clay bar, M-seal/JetSeal 109, and a wax will get all the tree sap and anything else off the paint and will make the car look better than when you first bought it. After a year of owning my car, I did this method and it looks better than when I bought it new. As a note: clay bar and apply the paint sealant to all the windows and glass on roof.

 

I live in the south and pine sap comes off easy using normal rubbing alcohol..