Tree Residue / Bug Removal - Car Paint Cleaning

movieman on 08/01/2019 - 10:37

Hi everybody,

Recently we parked under / near some coastal trees, and the car paint is covered with small 'dots', which are very difficult to remove.

Car wash liquid didn't remove it, only hot water with lots of scrubbing, or picking with fingernails.

If anyone has had such an issue, what's the most affordable safe way to remove it, as water isn't removing them all.

Or should I buy a clay bar kit (seems pricy), then it will also need to be waxed?

Thanks

Comments

apple2016 on 08/01/2019 - 11:25

Try Bowdens Own range. I use them and they work quite good. They are more expensive but Australian owned and made.
- movieman on 08/01/2019 - 14:38
  
  Thanks.
  
  Any specific product? Their bug and tar, or clay bar, or other products?
  - apple2016 on 08/01/2019 - 14:41
    
    I cant recommend that without having a look at your car. But the sales guys at autobarn/Supercheap auto would be able to help.
Bid Sniper on 08/01/2019 - 12:50

el cheapo dishwashing liquid, concentrated and warm. Let it stand and use sponge.
FoxJump on 08/01/2019 - 13:40

Do not use a kitchen scrubber. It removes the sap spots well - but will scratch the paint.

Source: I did that :'(
- movieman on 08/01/2019 - 14:38
  
  Yeah, we've previously done that and learnt our lesson.
  
  Hence why now seeking good advice.
dcep on 08/01/2019 - 14:41

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