i would try goo-gone in the trunk area to see what it does to my paint, I have used over the counter (autozone) or your local auto store for a bug/tar remover. its like a white liquid paster, shake and rub and off it goes. Wash, wax and hopefully you are happy again. good luck ! -- to be removed from bmw, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe bmw" to majordomo@domain.elided