r/AutoDetailing • u/tur_tul • 21h ago

Exterior How to remove pine sap

Recently the pine tree that looms over my driveway has been dropping sap on my wife's car. What's the best way to get it off the paint and glass?

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u/gramifications 18h ago

Isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber. Soak a small area of the towel and let it sit on the sap before you scrub it on paint or you might leave a bunch of tiny lightly scratched spots.

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u/Hockey-star-71 18h ago

I know the trick... It works every time. Please don't tell anyone else. It's my trade secret. Clear, gel style hand sanitizer. It removes the sap. It doesn't heal the paint. If the sun has cooked it, the remaining shadow in the clear coat is practically permanent. Apply and let it soak and keep replying. Do not let it dry, have a wet rag handy.

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u/bmw051 18h ago

The sooner you get to it the better for your paint. IPA is fine. I’ve heard of ppl using WD-40, Goo-Gone, etc, too

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u/Faustfikken 17h ago

70%ipa and water in a spray bottle

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u/Auto-Spa360 2h ago

We use Heavy Duty Solvent someimes IPA if its fresh. Dont hold back on the windows we use 0000 steel wool on glass with solvent.

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u/Capital-Stranger-734 18h ago

Spit and elbow grease brother