Removing Pine sap

Looking for a safe way to remove pine sap from the hood of my truck,

without hurting the finish. Thanks:tongue:

I've found that pine-based Simple Green cleaner does a good job of removing tree sap, even if it is old and hard. Not sure how easy it'll be for fresh sap, but likely easier than if it is aged and hard. Apply, let it sit for a few minutes, then rub with a paper towel. Repeat as necessary...could take 3-4 repeats for old sap, but it does work...used this for my Envoy that got puked on by a pine tree then got baked on as I tried everything else, even Goo Gone wouldn't work. Good luck!

i used to use wd40 on tar. Dont know what it will do to the paint the vehicle i used it on i didnt really care

i used to use wd40 on tar. Dont know what it will do to the paint the vehicle i used it on i didnt really care

wd-40 and most other lubricants won't hurt the paint...alcohol will damage the paint....also any acid cleaners...

I have used wd-40 as well as mineral spirits to clean paint with road tar and sap ...you must let the product do the work or the dirt imbedded in the goo will scatch the finish..gently work into the contaminated area..

To help soak non-horizontal surfaces, I saturated a paper towel and laid it over the sap to let it soak in first and work before rubbing it out.

I have used nail polish remover but it is acetone based. Not a whole lot in it though but if you are real touchy about the finish....

I have used nail polish remover but it is acetone based. Not a whole lot in it though but if you are real touchy about the finish....

strong solvents like acetone is not to be used on auto paint....with some time petroluem lubes will soften..

nail polish remover is just that,,, paint remover...

Thanks for all the info. Went out on the web with same question,People
suggested everything from mayonaise to coleman fuel (OUCH)! Will let
everyone know how I make out.

Alcohol will take it right off in a couple of swipes and it will not hurt the finish at all. Denatured or rubbing, it doesn't matter.

How do I get concrete off?

How do I get concrete off?

I would try a power washer ....no rubbing...

dilluted muriatic acide for concrete and soft brush. Got too close to a concrete mixer truck did ya.

Not sure how it got on there but since i have a black truck I really want it off.

dilluted muriatic acide for concrete and soft brush. Got too close to a concrete mixer truck did ya.


this is not a brick truck

The mod in me says this part should be moved to its own thread...the title is removing pine sap, not concrete.