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by howard pratt on July 30th, 2005

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How can I remove tree sap from my car?

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  • by G-Diddy on August 2nd, 2005

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    First of all, realize that unless you are using a blowtorch, this is going to take a lot of rubbing and wiping, and a lot of time and elbow grease. Also realize that you are probably going to damage the paint in this area, even if it is not readily apparent. If you have a good coat of wax on your car before being hit with the sap the paint damage will be less.

    I've had this problem a couple times through the years and have tried a few different things. The thing that worked the best for me was LIGHTER FLUID. The kind that comes in the yellow bottles that you use to fill Zippos. Soaps and detergents do not work at all and will just cause you the put scratches in your paint in the surrounding area. Also, the temperature of the sap is important. It helps to do it on a sunny day, after the sap has heated some from direct sunlight.

    Squirt the fluid into a clean rag and start rubbing. Try to rub ONLY the sap and no where else as much as possible. After 30-60 seconds of rubbing, squirt the rag again in a clean spot and repeat. The sap will come off a little at a time and you are going to have to repeat this over, and over, and over again. Its a good idea to wax at least the affected area after removing the sap.

    ***Lighter fluid is capable of removing the paint from your car, use this method at your own risk...

    TOPHER, the worst type of user on answerbag is the type who just says things like "take a class in chemistry and you will learn..." with out even attempting to provide even one point to back up their argument. Please try to provide something at least mildy intelligent to the thread, especially if you are going to downgrade someone's answer. Maybe you could post some answers yourself, instead of just going around insulting people?

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    • Take a class of chemistry and you would find alternate means of removing sap without removing the paint, read other answers.

      Topher

      by Topher on August 7th, 2005

    • I have used this type of fluid before and have caused damage so I am trying to avid if possible - thanks though

      howard pratt

      by howard pratt on August 9th, 2005

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