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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Sean, Aug 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM.

  1. Aug 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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    Hello
    I have some tree stuff on my 4 runner.
    It is not from a pine tree, I believe it’s from oak trees, I had to use a scraper to clean the windshield.
    When you run your hand on the hood you can feel and see the bumps.
    What products are the members using to clean this up?
    Thanks
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    Sean, Aug 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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  2. Aug 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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    I've had luck with wd40 while the sap was still fresh on. Pine.
    The oaks leave what looks like little black bumps on the paint I've had luck using a claybar.
     
    Walio4runner, Aug 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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    hand sanitizer or the sap remover from griot's garage has worked really well for me
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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    Update
    I used Maguires gold car wash and I hand washed it, cleaned up nicely some spots I had to work a little.
    Thanks for the advice
     
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    We used butter to get rid of pine pitch, maybe it will work on the Oak stuff also.
     
    Toy4X4, Aug 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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