New one for me - sticky tree sap

I use Tarminator and a plastic razor blade. I have found that a lot of times if tar stays on too long it will etch through the clearcoat and leave spots that will not polish out.
 
I have been using turpentine to melt or dissolve sap for 40 years and it's never damaged the finish. Since turpentine is derived from pine sap in the first place.

However, since new paint is constantly changing try a little turpentine on a cotton ball and test it on an area that won't be noticed if it damages the paint, One spot I frequently use is under the back seat.

I have found that even a huge, rock hard blob of sap will dissolve completely after a second application. Sometimes it has taken up to ten minutes to soften sap that has sat on the finish for many years.
 
91% alcohol, dwell time, plastic razor blades, patience
 
Using a plastic razor blade first for the hardened spots should pop them right off. Then for anything remaining and the sticky spots using something like a tar remover and or 3M citrus based cleaner should remove them with no problems.
 
oldmodman said:
I have been using turpentine to melt or dissolve sap for 40 years and it's never damaged the finish. Since turpentine is derived from pine sap in the first place.

However, since new paint is constantly changing try a little turpentine on a cotton ball and test it on an area that won't be noticed if it damages the paint, One spot I frequently use is under the back seat.

I have found that even a huge, rock hard blob of sap will dissolve completely after a second application. Sometimes it has taken up to ten minutes to soften sap that has sat on the finish for many years.
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:iagree:Completely!

Bill
 
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