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Old 07-14-2013, 10:34 PM   #1
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Any tips for getting rid of sun baked tree droppings off Opt-coat?

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Anyone have tips for getting rid of sun baked tree droppings off Opt-coat?

A tree I park under dropped some debris on my car and it's tough as hell to get off. My car has been opti-coated from the beginning. Is there anything I can use thats tough enough to get the debris off without stripping the Opti-Coat off?

thanks a heap!!

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tree droppings!? you mean sap!? acetate would do. I'd mix water with it just in case so you can slowly take it off.

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Clay bar and any citrus based tar remover will help. I'd try to steer away from any solvents as it could harm the OptiCoat.
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Have you given it a dawn wash yet?

Start with the least agressive method first, a good degreasing washing. Then we can ramp up on the agressive scale.

Acetate I would wait......

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Have you given it a dawn wash yet?

Start with the least agressive method first, a good degreasing washing. Then we can ramp up on the agressive scale.

Acetate I would wait......

Cheers,
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agreed


wash
then clay bar
then if needed stoners tarminator
then if needed optimum poli seal
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