Will clay remove Pine tree sap?

[nrsk4u]

Go figure, I go full pull on the black mistress last week and yesterday I get stuck under a pine tree and now have sap all over the roof, hood and trunk. I used the foam gun, let it sit for a few min, washed it and its still there. Tried some detail spray and that didnt work either. Its not really that much, just little pin heads of spreckles over the paint, enuff to feel through the microfiber. I hate to strip off my 845 and WGDGPS but it seems like i dont have any other choices. Thanks for any help you have - Scott

[rider9195]

I find using IPA helps remove tree sap. Clay doesn't do much IME.

[Mike Phillips]

You can try claying, it usually works for tree sap that's not like epoxy glue.

I've had good luck with

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[Buckskincolt]

Thanks Mike,
Just added this stuff to my cart, never heard of it before. Being from Oregon the spruce, and fir pitch is bad so looking forward to giving this a shot. Been ising an IPA wipe with limited success!

[nrsk4u]

Thanks Mike,
Just added this stuff to my cart, never heard of it before. Being from Oregon the spruce, and fir pitch is bad so looking forward to giving this a shot. Been ising an IPA wipe with limited success!

Stupid California !! Since I can't get it, guess I'll try the IPA.

[Nozama]

So while not a cleaning chemical, Deep Woods Off will remove tree sap with the least amount of effort. Spray on and leave for a minute or two and wipe off.

as always YMMV...

[BobbyG]

Mineral spirits or turpentine usually work well on tree sap especially fresh stuff.

Another method is to heat the area with an electric hairdryer warming and softening the sap then remove most of it with a plastic razor blade. Once the bulk is removed wipe the area with mineral spirits, this will dissolve and remove what's left...

[JBL]

So, last night, we hit a buddy of mine's car with 91% IPA, straight outta the bottle for some insanely difficult tree sap that seemed to be cooked on. Nothing worked but this. I know this is a no-no, but we rinsed immediately after and 'quick detailed' (using a QD I mean) for the night. I've instructed the owner to wash the car today as well.

I guess what I'm asking is, is she (the car) going to be OK?

[bobble]

Has anyone ever tried a mixture of baking soda and water to dissolve tree sap? I've used this on gel coat before on particularly gunked up muck( dried on mud mixed with oil) but a car's paint is a whole other animal. Mike any thoughts on that??

[flamed03vert]

I would have thought something like Tar X would work. I used Tar X to remove the ahesive when I debadged my deck lid and it worked great

[FUNX650]

So while not a cleaning chemical, Deep Woods Off will remove tree sap with the least amount of effort. Spray on and leave for a minute or two and wipe off.

as always YMMV...

@Nozama...^^^^
-Thanks for your posting of this information!!
-I would never have thought of DEET-laden products
as being an effective tar removal solvent!!


@nrsk4u...
Besides some of the products/chemicals listed already,
I've used these two products to remove pine sap/resin:

-Lustro Pine Resin Remover...
(I have difficulties staying away from exotically-named products :D)

-And the good ol' stand-by product-line:
Turtle Wax T-520A Bug and Tar Remover


:)

Bob

[abwmma]

Try Hand sanitizer. It works too.

[corvettesam]

I looked at Stoner website, they say not to use it on cars as it will ruin the clear coat.
Since you used it without a problem, how did you apply it, ie spray on the car, or on the rag?
Do you wash the car after? I assume you throw away the microfiber towels after.

[Mike lambert]

As Mr. Phillips says, keep it simple, no need to buy a bunch of products. Alcohol works fine. Even the small amount in hand sanitizer works.

[MarkD51]

Mineral spirits or turpentine usually work well on tree sap especially fresh stuff.

Another method is to heat the area with an electric hairdryer warming and softening the sap then remove most of it with a plastic razor blade. Once the bulk is removed wipe the area with mineral spirits, this will dissolve and remove what's left...

Bobby, great to see you here old buddy! I've been thinking of you lately, great to see you back! :-)