Another new england Newb.

[wild.bill]

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I was able to slowly remove/dull the major scratches or RIDS. However, the spots where the sap was, I believe there is very little, if any clear left.
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The car that I did last week I did not get all the pine sap spots out because they were deep enough that I could feel them and in some spots could see that I would be through the clear before they came out.

Good luck with your new hobby