I've had really good luck with Spray 9 for removing tree sap.

Bad news guys, I took it to my detailer and he wetsanded the area with 2000 grit...

Looks like the sap breached the clear and damaged the paint underneath, oh well. :iono:

Luckily I'm not too upset considering the previous owner was responsible and the car did sit on a dealership lot for 2 months. :confused0068:

Thanks for all the advice and be on the lookout for sap and bird droppings!

That SUX!.. You leaving it like that or will repaint?

Leaving it as is.

Maybe I will recondition the car down the road (PDR / repaint / correct / ceramic), but for now, I rather enjoying driving than trying to be OCD about the cosmetics -- been there before and it is an impossible task. :lol:

The previous owner put 2800 miles in his first year.

I've put 10x as much in the same time frame. More miles = more smiles. :)

I've got to commend you on having a good attitude about this! I bought my 17 used and I thought i had some small paint chips along my roof and hood. I figured whatever I'll get them touched up in the Spring since I was buying it mid winter and it was a good deal. Took it to the detailer yesterday and was told it was tree sap that ate through the clear coat and it was toast. Bunch of little white spots all over the roof and hood. I was completely heartbroken and went through a series of emotions, the most prominent being anger. I'll be wrapping the entire car to compensate for it, as it looks atrocious on a Raven Black.