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Old 11-26-2010, 02:31 PM
 
Location: NewCastle,De.
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That sap must be pretty old if none of the above mentioned magical potions / tricks of the trade can get it off.

I would not heat it up to scrape it for it will only smear. I do know that the last jug of windshield washer fluid that I bought (Prestone or rainX) I forget offhand but it said it also removed tree sap and it sure did. My daughter used the last of it and threw the jug away.
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:43 PM
 
Location: U.S.A.
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My first suggestion would be Goo Gone as it instantly removes anything like that however I would read up a bit on its effect on paint/clear coat.
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:12 AM
 
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Someone on this site recommended using hot water with some dish soap in it. I tried this and soaked a folded up paper towel it and then let it sit on the dried sap for five minutes. Voila!! When I removed the paper towel the sap wiped right off. This is an impressive solution because the sap had a substantial height to it and was baked pretty good. I had previously tried bug and tar remover, Goof Off and rubbing compound--none of which made a dent in the sap. This is an amazing solution.
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:25 AM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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I use denatured alcohol, available at any paint supply, or home center paint department. It will not harm the paint, but will remove any wax, so you need to wax again after removing the sap. Either spray on and let sit or use a rag that is wet enough to wet it and soften before it evaporates.
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:54 AM
 
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Peanut butter (not chunky!) works to remove tree sap [AKA "pitch"] from your arms. Don't know if that would be ok on car paint?
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:55 AM
 
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Don't think the OP needs an answer anymore (I would think seeing the date of the OP), but anyways -

Bug & Tar remover, then use a Clay Bar.

I hand detail my car twice a year. Exterior: Bug & Tar, Clay Bar, Polish, Wax.
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Old 06-02-2015, 12:36 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Peanut butter (not chunky!) works to remove tree sap [AKA "pitch"] from your arms. Don't know if that would be ok on car paint?
PB (don't use the J) works due to the oils inside that act as a solvent, just like WD-40.

One question? After you use peanut butter to remove the tree sap, how do you then remove the thick layer of squirrels?
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Old 06-02-2015, 01:06 PM
 
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Pine sap is removed with rubbing alcohol and does not damage the finish. 90+% variety.
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Old 06-02-2015, 10:51 PM
 
Location: Old Bellevue, WA
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ounce of prevention...wash your car at least once a week and the sap will not set up and adhere to your vehicle.
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Old 06-02-2015, 11:02 PM
 
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DuPont Prepsol will remove just about anything without damaging your finish. If left on the vehicle for a long period of time, it will also strip waxes or other applied protectants. So, wash it off once the sap is removed.
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