jgiachino

Just got back from a trip to california for a few weeks and noticed i had a few drops of tree sap hardened on the car....any advice on removal without jacking up the paint...

bbmaster

clay bar.

Ynnekdude

70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).

Sap will dissolve and come right off. It will strip wax FYI.

Steven Lin

+1. Cheap, effective and safe.

uberwgn

It's somewhat tree-dependant. Sometimes it is e-z to remove, other time it's next to impossible. I've been able to melt the stuff away with hot water. I've also had success with a small steamer but this is feasible only for small spots. The above suggestions are worth a try. Some solvents work and then there are de-con products. Hopefully you'll find one that works, Jgiachino. Finish the area off with a cleaner/wax.

m444

I use an old can of Turtle wax bug & tar remover. It feels like kerosene.

helix139

IPA, APC, Clay or Nanoskin Autoscrub, polish, compound. Try them in that order until one works. Follow with a light polish and wax or sealant.

Obsessive Detail

I use Stoner Tarminator on sap, it softens it up and will come right off.

Stereodude

I'd probably try a petroleum distillate like Naptha in there between the APC and clay.

jgiachino

should have mentioned i use the Zanio products so that's what's under the sap - if that matters any.....

I'm going to try non diluted zanio car wash, then the clay bar (since i have one)...if that doesnt work i'll go buy some of the above....

thx guys