Tree sap from camping out

Does anyone have any advice on products for getting tree sap off the paint job? I don't want to damage the paint underneath or use anything too abrasive.

 

1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part water.

 

Bug tar and sap remover.
Wax under after it will strip it off.

 

Rubbing alcohol works great. I use it all the time to get sap out of my clothes. Just re apply some wax after cleaning up the sap.

 

I guess a good auto detailer isn't the answer you're looking for...?

 

+1 on Rubbing Alcohol. Just did it last week.

 

WD-40 will take it right off without damaging anything.

 

e6400ultra - nice avatar!

 

Sometimes you may need to use mineral spirits. Whatever you end up using let the product do the work. Let it soak in.

 

Teatree oil works great

 

Claybar. Zero harsh chemicals and zero scratching. Just apply wax or sealant afterwards.

 

Pine tree sap can be pretty tough. A fellow suggested that I use a certain kind of alcohol, the kind that’s cheap and in the right sized bottle at the auto parts store. Gas line “antifreeze” called Heat. Works like a charm and did not hurt my paint (ford van)

 

I was camping in the cascades in mid July and my truck was covered with pitch that looked like a very fine mist. As it hadn’t hardened when I retuned home I washed my truck with hot car wash soap and it all came right off. Your mileage may vary.

 

If it’s fresh like you just got back from camping then it will likely come right off with just a wash. If it’s been on there for more than a couple of days it may be tougher to remove.

 

I have used ice water and a sponge in the past to remove tree sap.

 

As mentioned a couple times, be sure to reapply wax.
I recently won a decade long battle with my local municipality, man am I glad that tree is gone!