Tree sap...

[Stone]

Tried a search and only came up with one thread. I'm trying to remove some old baked in tree sap from the previous owner parking the truck under a tree. Someone mentioned 3M Tar and Adhesive remover...how well does this product work? I just tried Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover and it do much for this baked on stuff.

Would Clay Bar be better?

TIA.

 

[soggy60]

I have found mineral spirits, gently applied to the crusty stuff helps soften it up; I've used WD40 also.

After goop removal, was & wax the area , or the whole rig

 

[PressOn]

On warm days we get pine tree sap drippings. I've found isopropyl alcohol works well for that stuff even after its hardened, old and crusty.

On a related note, the HEET fuel additive used to dry out gas has isopropyl in it.

Jeff

 

[Stone]

Thanks, guys.

 

[Steelbender77]

Just powered through some baked on tree sap, had fantastic results with Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover--5 bucks from Advance Auto. Spray enough product to completely cover the sap and let it soak for a full minute. I was able to use a terrycloth towel to scrub the sap away.

Works beautifully to loosen up some really hard to clean road grime too.

 

[Pinion]

PineSol works.