Tree sap off a car? (AWD, chip, how to, paint)

[geekygisela]

Anyone know how? I've been trying to get it off since I was up in NJ, and through a few torrential downpours, and me scrubbing at it with soap, it still will not come off. Anyone know how to get it off without driving myself crazy?

[deepcynic]

//www.city-data.com/forum/autom...um-off-my.html

This thread was about gum, but it should be helpful for you. I have had good luck with Goo-off, among other things.

[Mouser]

It's been a few years but I used Coca Cola to remove
sap from my classic Monte Carlo

I'd suggest to try a small spot first and be sure the paint is
cool and not in direct sunlight and remember to wash and
wax afterwords

[texdav]

I use to use kerosene which is hard to get for road tar and sap from the famous pines. I would think that the tar removers sold in cans would work fine also.Shuld be avialble at any wuto display where waxes are sold.

[redbean]

There's special products made for this, I've used it several times. Unfortunately, I can't remember what its called. My parents have every automotive cleaner known to man, so I just bring it by there whenever something like this happens. But I bet you can ask at Pep Boys or other similar place, and they'll be able to point you in the right direction.

[Coldjensens]

What kind of tree? I had blobs of Jaquaranda sap on my car and no one could get it off. (It had hardened). Eventually, I had the hood remoeved and blasted with somethjing()sawdust? Ice chips? Cant remember). Took off the paint too.

[geekygisela]

It's probably from a pine or maple (if maples even have sap).

[deepcynic]

Yep, Maples have sap, that is where Maple Syrup comes from.

I believe that the stuff I used is Goo-gone, not Goo-off.

Did you follow the link to the other thread that I provided? Lots of advice there.

[Irish4evr]

Try lighter fluid...place on a rag and rub gently...be careful of the paint...

[62inwendell]

[quote=geekygisela;9957470]Anyone know how? I've been trying to get it off since I was up in NJ, and through a few torrential downpours, and me scrubbing at it with soap, it still will not come off. Anyone know how to get it off without driving myself crazy? [/quo

You didn't tell us what kind of tree sap you are struggleing with, but you might try "Butter". Thats right, "Butter"! I have used it to remove Douglas Fir sap from linoleum and metal RV steps. It may work on other tree sap also. Now that's REAL butter. Not "Just like butter" or "Might be butter" or something like that.
Good luck.