"What to do with tree sap"

[rswheeler1]

Again, thanks to all who responded to my request. I tried paint thinner after scraping off the bulk of the pitch and it worked well.
Scott

[Westlye]

What about pets paws (i.e.; cats & dogs)?

[pleinair47]

it is ‘not’ recommended on cloth. I couldn’t figure out how to edit my first post…..

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[ebaker]

Paint thinner for pine sap. And, as you know, water works on cedar sap.

[JudyB]

Cold water. Not hot or soapy just cold water. My car sits under sap filled trees and the only thing that works to remove it is to rinse it with cold water early in the morning before the sun warms up the car. Or if you can wait, let the first rain rinse away the sap. Good luck.

[pleinair47]

Mayonnaise works well on most surfaces from cars to feet. However, it is recommended on cloth, as it will leave grease stains. It is really gross to apply, but it works!

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[rswheeler1]

Many thanks to all who responded to my request for a tree sap solution. I actually have a bit of Coleman fuel. I’ll give it a go.
Scott

[SnowShoe]

I still have the legacy can in my garage, and the Coleman lantern–that was camping!

[allen]

You can still buy white gas?! I remember when I was a kid my father used it for Coleman camping stoves but I haven’t noticed it around for decades. Of course I haven’t looked either! 🙂

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[SnowShoe]

White gas always works for me but be careful!!!

[cabin]

rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) works great on hard surfaces like cars, windows etc but I don’t know if it works on clothes. Never tried it on clothes or shoes. Also it is cheap!

[Flyfishr]

Ive had success with a product called Goo-Gone to remove sap from skin and clothing. On shoes – it can get pretty thick so scrape as much as possible off first.

[caleach]

I have used silicone spray in the past with good results.

Steve

[mtndad]

Cedar sap is water soluble.

Pine sap is a problem. Acetone will remove the sap, if you don’t have any use finger nail polish remover.

Other ideas would be welcome.

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