Mark;
That tree sounds like another annoying shrub to introduce to Mr. Chainsaw.
Why anyone would want a tree that leaves black gunk over everything I will
never know. Another thing that will take tree pitch off is rubbing alcohol,
at least that's what I use when I get it on my hands.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDonald" <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:02 AM
Subject: IML: Another Great Product (not spam)
> I feel like a sap.
>
> I'm forced to leave a lot of my cars in the driveway, and as yet I
> haven't bought car covers for all of them. Consequently, they are
> exposed to the elements and everything that can do to their finish.
>
> Well, there is a big tree right beside the driveway that, every year,
> for about 5-6 weeks in the spring, puts out this incredibly sticky,
> black, tar-like goo that covers everything, including my cars. This
> year it was really bad. You couldn't even walk across the drive without
> your shoes sticking. My '68 Crown 4 dr., which is white, actually
> turned charcoal grey because of this stuff.
>
> It took me four days-- no exaggeration-- to clean this gunk off my car
> using a polisher and Bug & Tar Remover and then Cleaner Wax, and then
> going over the hard spots by hand. The car was covered with millions of
> little black sticky freckles, and a lot of 'em I had to scrape off with
> my fingernail (still a good tool for detailing!).
>
> Needless to say, this is a major pain in the butt. I was cussing myself
> for not buying a car cover and contemplating cutting down the tree when
> I came across the solution to my problems.
>
> It's called "Nu Finish Car Wash with Orange Power." (I don't work for
> these folks and don't get a kickback.) This stuff is absolutely
> amazing. All I had to do was scrub my other car with this stuff, mixed
> with water, and %90 of the sap was gone. What took me 4 days on the
> Crown I accomplished in 30 min. with Nu Finish.
>
> Again, I don't get anything from these folks for saying this. I just
> thought I'd pass it along. If you ever have to park a car under a tree
> like this, you will really appreciate this car washing liquid. It beats
> slaving away with a rag and tar remover anyday!
>
> Mark M
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