need help removing sap or wax... or something. this stuff is like glue, it just will not come off. i can scratch it off with my finger nail but its all over the car. help please!

 

There is a solvent actually called bug and tar remover, I know auto zone carries it. Google "bug and tar remover" and you'll find it

 

A clay bar might get it. Dawn dish washing liquid and a mesh type sponge might help.

 

thanks guys, bug and tar remover a no go... clay bar is next. then rubbing compound... this sucks. dont want to kill the paint.

 

Tree sap: Ice it down and peel it off with your nail. Got to get it really cold though. Not a problem HERE right now...

 

I've heard Goof-Off or Purell Hand Sanitizer.

 

The clay bar should do it .... be careful with the rubbing compound !!!!!!!!!! look at what size
the grit is in the rubbing compound ... try it out in a small spot to make sure it does not eat the paint off I would try several things before I would use a rubbing compound !!!
There is a big difference between rubbing compound and a polishing compound

 

Meguiar's Clay Bar!

 

weather has been crappy... it does peel off when its super cold out.. but spring will be here by the time i use my thumb naul to get it all. havent used the clay bar yet but hopeful

 

Had this same problem while parking my daily truck under pine trees at work ..covered in this goo ..I used denatured alcohol it removed it pretty well and I used wd40 as well it didn't seem to have any effect on the paint . Might try that in a small spot to test .

 

I have used alcohol and it worked on black with clear coat no bad effects or dulling and have used clay bar on small pin head type sap spots from Black Walnut trees if baked on. Other wise a lot of regular tree saps come off with just water/Except PINE SAP. But I would try the Alcohol before I would use rubbing compound as long as you have clear coat on top. GOOD LUCK.