How to Remove Tree Sap, Bugs, and Tar from Your Car Without Damaging Paint
For fresh tree sap, a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe on a microfiber cloth dissolves it in under 30 seconds without harming clear coat—rinsing immediately afterward is the key. For dried sap, baked-on bug guts, or road tar, switch to a dedicated bug-and-tar remover or WD-40, but stop at the first sign of clear-coat dulling or…
