How to remove tree sap from vehicle paint?

[cidley69]

Looking to remove the red poplar bud sap.

It's like super glue.

Any product recommendations?

[ExtraSlow]

Don't use a magic eraser.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Get yourself some plastic razor blades from Amazon to get the bulk of it off, and rub with some goo-gone bug & sap remover or isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber or bug sponge. Break the top layer of the sap with the plastic razor blade before you hit it with a chemical. It'll probably take some elbow grease. Failing that, try methyl hydrate (methanol) - it's safe, just don't let it linger on the paint for a super long time. That usually does it. Switch to a clean portion of the cloth/sponge frequently so it doesn't smear or streak the sap.

Any residues left should go away with a clay bar or quick polish.

Other things to try:

- Superclean
- full strength APC
- Stoner Tarminator

Don't leave anything on your paint for too long and give it a good clean when you're done before applying a protectant. A quick spray ceramic/graphene coating is a low-effort thing you can do that will make removing sap a breeze in the future.

[GTR_Auto]

Sonax Tree Sap Remover

[Maxx Mazda]

Methyl hydrate takes it right off and wont damage the paint. Clay bar works too.

[Anomaly]

Methyl hydrate

This right there...quickest way

[Ichigo]

Methyl hydrate is the way to go for tree sap.

[mr2mike]

Methyl hydrate definitely!

Or a small can of gas line antifreeze is the same thing.