Ultimate Compound not QUITE cutting it. Recommendations?

Ultimate Compound not QUITE cutting it. Recommendations?

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Speed_Demon

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2,662 posts

187 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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I have a tree sap issue on my roof, today I have got off the vast majority using a generic orbital buffer, standard mitt it came with and some Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. While almost there, patches remain that are proving a little more stubborn so I am looking for a Polish just a little more abrasive to get the job done.

Any recommendations? I was considering Meguiar's ultimate Cut Polish #105 with the same set up?

Picture of current state:


TIA.

Edited by Speed_Demon on Saturday 25th March 18:35

waa

22 posts

111 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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I don't think you want to polish it off I think some alcohol ,meths or white spirit would be better.You will rub through the clear coat before you shift the resin.

davidexige

481 posts

205 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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Most tar removers are very good at removing tree sap.

Mignon

1,018 posts

88 months

Monday 27th March 2017
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waa said:
I don't think you want to polish it off I think some alcohol ,meths or white spirit would be better.You will rub through the clear coat before you shift the resin.
+1. Jayz ya numpty. You'll buff through the paint before you remove the sap if you use abrasives. You need solvents. Nail varnish remover, turpentine, alcohol.

xjay1337

15,966 posts

117 months

Monday 27th March 2017
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waa said:
I don't think you want to polish it off I think some alcohol ,meths or white spirit would be better.You will rub through the clear coat before you shift the resin.
Does the tree sap sit on top of the paint or has it magically sunk below the clear coat?

A tar remover would be better but clay bar or a gentle polish would be fine as well in most cases.