Tree sap on the car

July 22, 2023, 06:23 AM

BigWhup

Tree sap on the car

I have used denatured alcohol many times to remove sap. Recently was using it on a car that had a fender recently re-painted. Worked great until I wiped across the pin stripe. Took that section of pinstripe right off. I assume it was not clear coated during the repair.

Dammit!

July 22, 2023, 07:33 AM

ss9961

Tree sap on the car
Cut the trees down and burn them
No more sap on car

July 26, 2023, 10:07 PM

wrightd

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Originally posted by David Lee:
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Originally posted by Gustofer:
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Originally posted by ltz400:
I have had good results by using some ice cubes on the spot and after it's good and frozen flick it off with a thumbnail.

Before I read about the alcohol, that was going to be my first try. I have access to a liquid nitrogen sprayer. Give it a little squirt and flick. Wasn't sure what it'd do to the paint/clear coat though.
You cannot use just any alcohol. It must be "denatured". Others can damage clear coat and paint. Denatured alcohol on a soft cloth such as cotton T or cheese cloth. I have dealt with the pine sap a lot. Denatured alcohol will remove wax but not damage your clear coat or paint. It will soften and remove even weeks old, glass hard sap.

This. I've had good luck with 100% denatured for tree sap, I second the motion. Never use any laquer thinner for decon, that will eat car paint.

July 27, 2023, 02:53 AM

KMitch200

I’ve got a couple bottles of This in the garage.
Works pretty well on sticky crap!

July 27, 2023, 03:03 PM

Rey HRH

They have tree sap remover in auto parts stores. I wouldn’t use alcohol as it takes your wax off too.

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