Parked the truck under the back pine tree to make extra parking room last week and now it has pine sap all over.

Tried goof off auto cleaner but it did not work all that well.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thank-x

 

A couple of 'specs' or evenly covered across the vehicle?

 

more like several groups of clumps, across the hood and down both doors.

Just nasty.

 

I'm not taking credit for this knowledge... rather to the volumes I have learned from RP and the like. But here it is, several ways to tackle the problem:

Depending if it is totally dry or not, use an ice cube to make sure it is solid and not just super-viscous. Once it is like that, you should be able to clay it away. It might take some time, but if done correctly, you'll not harm your clearcoat/paint.

Several on the forum advocate WD40. Some say its very harsh and could cause future problems. Knowing a thing or two about carbon chemistry, I side with the later group. However, if you dilute a mixture and apply directly to the problem spot (Q-tip), you should be just fine. I wouldn't, however, make it a regular practice. Just IMHO.

Bug and Tar remover has also worked for some, and is less expensive than the clay kit. The WD40 process will take you more than a minute or two, so depending on how widespread the problem is, and your available time, you have some options to choose from.

Good luck to you.

 

Thank-x ArmyDude. I agree with your idea of wd-40, I will consider it as a last attempt. Bug and tar remover was considered but I opted out for the goof off auto product for first attempt. Bug and tar may be attempt #2 but as I recall from many years ago it had a petrolium base to it.


I am just so glad it is the older truck.

 

Armydude is running the path that I'd likely try...

To add a thought...

Ice cube it and then clay it. The ice will harden and set the sap and the clay will be able to deal with it in that physical state.

 

I have used bug and tar remover from Stoner (or storer not sure which) with good results, but since it is a petroleum based product, you will have to wash it off after use. Also make sure there is no dirt or grime in or on the pine tar before removal or you will be removing scratches and swirls when you're done.

 

I may be out of my area of expertise but, when i was youngert i worked a job of picking pine cones and our hands owuld always git filled wit hsap. Up to our arms. YOu know us montana boys... LOL.. Anyways we used anything with oil in it to clean our selves. IE penut butter, cooking oil, butter. It worked like a carm to remove it. Might give it a try if someone else doesn't say its bad.