BMW 4 Series covered in a thick foam bath during a hand wash at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE

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Tree Sap, Bug and Overspray Removal in Lincoln, NE

Summer bugs on the bumper, sticky sap from parking under a tree, a light mist of overspray from a nearby paint job. Here's what we take off, what it costs and where we'll be honest with you.

  • Bugs included with Inside and Out
  • Sap and overspray quoted first
  • A test spot before overspray jobs

Book an Inside and Out package online, or ask for a quote for sap and overspray. 25% deposit, fully refunded if you cancel more than 72 hours ahead.

Bugs · Tree sap · Overspray · FAQ

Bugs, Sap and Overspray: Three Different Problems

They all stick to your paint, but they come off in different ways, and they don't all come off 100%. Here's the straight answer on each one, so you know what to expect before you book.

  • BugsIncluded with our Inside and Out packages.
  • Tree sapQuoted first. Old sap can leave a mark.
  • Paint oversprayMild overspray only, after a test spot.
Clean black Chevy Silverado Z71 grille after a detail at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE
A clean grille after a detail at our shop.

Bug Removal: Included With Inside and Out

Nebraska summers mean bugs on the bumper, grille, mirrors and windshield. Bug guts are acidic, and in the summer sun they bake onto the paint.

Bug removal is part of the hand wash in our Essential Inside and Out and Full Inside and Out, so there's no extra charge. One honest note: bugs that sat too long can leave marks embedded in the paint that only polishing can remove, and we don't do polishing or paint correction.

Essential Inside and Out

from $230

The Essential Interior plus the outside.

  • Hand wash with bug removal
  • Clay bar treatment with a clay mitt
  • Long lasting ceramic hand wax

Full Inside and Out

from $310

The Full Interior plus the outside.

  • Hand wash with bug removal
  • Clay bar treatment with a clay mitt
  • Longer lasting, more durable ceramic hand wax

Tree Sap Removal: Quoted First

Parking under a tree in the summer? Sap drops look like tiny clear or amber beads, and they get harder the longer they sit.

We take sap off the paint and the glass, but how it turns out depends on how long it's been there. Fresh sap usually comes off clean. Sap that's been baking on the paint for months can leave a mark behind. It will look a lot better, but it may not be 100%, and we'll tell you that before we start.

Sap removal is quoted first, since every car is different. Ask for a quote or call or text 402-525-7201.

Paint Overspray Removal: Mild Overspray Only

Overspray is a fine mist of paint that lands on your car when someone paints nearby, like a building, a fence or another car. It makes the paint and glass feel rough, like sandpaper.

We remove mild overspray from paint and outside glass with a clay mitt. Mild means a light mist, even if it's all over the car. Thick, heavy overspray is a job for a body shop or a paint correction shop.

One customer called us about overspray all over his car's paint and outside glass. He brought it by the shop, and we did a test spot with a clay mitt to see if it would budge before we booked him in. It came right off, so we booked him, and his paint and glass were smooth again.

That's how we handle every overspray job: call or text 402-525-7201, bring it by for a quick test spot, then we quote it.

How We Clean It Off at Our Shop

It's the exterior part of an Inside and Out package, with extra attention where it's needed.

  1. Hand wash

    A hand wash takes off the loose dirt and road film first.

  2. Bugs

    The bumper, grille, mirrors and glass get extra attention to get the bugs off.

  3. Clay mitt

    A clay bar treatment with a clay mitt pulls bonded contamination and mild overspray off the paint and smooths it.

  4. Sap spots

    Sap gets treated spot by spot, on the paint and the glass, when it's part of your quote.

  5. Ceramic hand wax

    The ceramic hand wax adds gloss and helps bugs and sap come off easier next time.

  6. Final check in good light

    We look the paint over, then text you that your car is ready.

What It Costs

Quick answer: bug removal is included with the Essential Inside and Out (from $230) and the Full Inside and Out (from $310). Tree sap and mild overspray removal are quoted first, because how much there is and how long it's been there changes the job.

VehicleEssential Inside and OutFull Inside and Out
Coupe or sedan
Civic, Camry, Malibu
$230$310
5 seat SUV
CR-V, RAV4, Equinox
$270$360
Truck
F-150, Silverado, Tacoma
$300$380
7 to 8 seat SUV
Durango, Highlander, Escalade
$320$400
Minivan
Odyssey, Pacifica, Sienna
$350$420

What We Can and Can't Fix

We can usually fix

  • Fresh bugs on the bumper, grille, mirrors and glass
  • Fresh tree sap on paint and glass
  • Mild overspray on paint and outside glass
  • Bird droppings and road film that haven't etched in

We can't fix

  • Bug marks etched into the paint, which need polishing
  • Old sap marks, which may not come out 100%
  • Heavy overspray, which needs a body or paint shop
  • Scratches, swirls and rock chips

What Customers Say About Their Paint

★★★★★

“First time getting my car detailed! And would do it again !!! I have a new vehicle and had a tuff stain on the front due to droppings and some fruit from the apartment complex where it’s parked. He got it all gone and done ! He did it such quick time too ! Do it if you’re questioning !”

Lili, Google review
★★★★★

“Staff are very polite and accommodating. They do a beautiful job. My jeep looks better than it did when I bought it brand new. It has a deep luster and shine, everything is perfectly clean.”

Famous A., Google review
★★★★★

“I appreciate the attention to detail and the quick turnaround of our RX350. We needed a detailed interior cleaning and an exterior wash and wax. Both were done to our complete satisfaction. I would recommend using this company for all of your auto detailing requirements”

Ron S., Google review

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How to Keep Bugs and Sap From Doing Damage

A little timing goes a long way in the summer.

  • Wash bugs off within a few daysThe longer they bake in the sun, the more likely they leave a mark.
  • Don't scrub dry bugsDry scrubbing drags grit across the paint. Soak first, then wash.
  • Watch where you parkIn sap season, avoid parking under trees when you can.
  • Keep wax on the paintA coat of ceramic hand wax helps bugs and sap come off easier.
Black Chevy Corvette C8 outside the MC Auto Detailing shop at 2043 O St in Lincoln, NE
Our shop at 2043 O St, Lincoln, NE.

Tree Sap and Bug Removal Near You at 2043 O St in Lincoln

We're in the Telegraph District, on the east edge of downtown Lincoln, across O St from Union Plaza. We're open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

Every car is washed by hand inside our shop. For sap or overspray, call or text 402-525-7201 first and we'll take a look before you book.

  • Family owned, and we're in the bay every day
  • Every car washed by hand inside our shop
  • Prices posted up front, and your deposit comes off the total
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or we'll make it right

Customers come to us from the Telegraph District, Downtown, Near South, Clinton, Havelock, South Lincoln, near UNL, and towns like Waverly, Hickman, Seward and Crete. See drive times from your part of town.

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Tree Sap, Bug and Overspray Questions

How much does bug removal cost?

It's included with the Essential Inside and Out (from $230) and the Full Inside and Out (from $310).

How much is tree sap removal?

It's quoted first, since it depends on how much sap there is and how long it's been there. Ask for a quote or call or text 402-525-7201.

Will tree sap leave a mark?

Fresh sap usually comes off clean. Sap that's been on the paint a long time can leave a mark. It will look better, but it may not be 100%.

Can you remove paint overspray?

Mild overspray, yes. We do a test spot with a clay mitt first to make sure it comes off, then quote it. Heavy overspray needs a body shop.

Do you remove sap from windows?

Yes. We take sap off the paint and the glass.

Can you fix bug marks in the paint?

No. Marks etched into the paint need polishing or paint correction, which we don't do.

Do you remove bird droppings?

Fresh droppings come off in the hand wash. If they've etched into the clear coat, the mark needs polishing.

Do you do paint correction or ceramic coating?

No. Our Inside and Out packages include a hand wash, a clay bar treatment and a ceramic hand wax, but we don't do paint correction or install ceramic coatings.