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Aug 28, 2013 | 04:19 PM

lsdart

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Tree sap.....

What are folks using to get rid of it? We have Ponderosa pines on our property and have big globs of sap on the roofs of anything that sits under them. It is time for the annual wash/polish/wax and would like to get rid of the globs.....

Aug 28, 2013 | 04:48 PM

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put some paint thiner on a soft rag and work the sap off get paint thiner thats safe on clear coat

Aug 28, 2013 | 04:52 PM

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We use DuPont Sonatra alcohol wipes at the body shop I work at. Works mint and takes less time than anything else

Aug 28, 2013 | 05:25 PM

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My dad always put a dab of gasoline on a rag to get off tree sap. Just make sure to clean the area with some water afterward.

Aug 28, 2013 | 07:16 PM

lsdart

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We use DuPont Sonatra alcohol wipes at the body shop I work at. Works mint and takes less time than anything else

Can't help but wonder if all alcohol wipes are the same? I have to give myself a bi-weekly injection, have boxes of those little medical alcohol wipes...going to give one a try. Thanks.....

Aug 28, 2013 | 07:59 PM

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I've got trees that leave a bunch of small drops (looks like a light rain kinda spray pattern) and I just give the car a quick rinse with the water hose and hand wash every 2-3 months, try to avoid parking under the bad spots if possible to minimize the issue.

Aug 28, 2013 | 10:11 PM

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Tarminator works well and you can find it anywhere.

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Aug 29, 2013 | 04:19 AM

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liquid clay compound

Aug 29, 2013 | 11:24 AM

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Cut down the trees....

Aug 29, 2013 | 12:41 PM

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I get a bunch of tree sap where I live and WD-40 works best for me. Just spray the area, let it sit for a minute and it then wipes right off

Sep 1, 2013 | 01:57 AM

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Use hand sanitizer. Just a drop or two on your finger will take sap off in an instant. I usually hit the spot with a bit of quick wax afterword as well.