Removing pine pitch

[ssthrd]

After a few days surrounded by Douglas fir trees, we noticed a few drops of pitch on the truck and trailer. After 10 days, it turned into a real mess.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to safely remove it from painted surfaces and especially from the awning on the TT? It's a real mess.

[drsteve]

Kerosene will do it.

[Capital_J]

For automotive paint, I have always used acetone (nail polish remover ... but make sure it's one with acetone. I've never had any damage whatsoever to the paint. However, I would not use this on vinyl or other material without testing it first on an inconspicuous area.

[98coachman]

If it is fresh vinegar works very well, but don't wait. The dryer it gets the harder it is to remove. Good luck, Bill

[CavemanCharlie]

They make a product called Goo Gone which is good for removing glue. I don't know if it would work for tree sap but, it would be something to try. I would try it out in a inconspicuous place first to make sure it doesn't damage the paint.

[Marktg]

Rubbing alcohol

[Boon_Docker]

Turpentine
Have use it for years on painted surfaces and awning. Works like a charm and does not hurt painted surfaces, awning fabric or rubber membrane roofs.

[gchackett]

Gel hand sanitizer on a cotton ball. squirt it on the cotton ball and then let it sit on the sap spot for a few mins and it will wipe right off.

[Fisherman]

RICK-ards Red wrote:
Peanut butter works

Hahahaha, and then the squirrels will lick it clean, no effort required.

[RICK-ards_Red]

Peanut butter works

[ssthrd]

profdant139 wrote:
Ordinary vegetable oil works on tar and sap. It's cheap, too!

I'll try it. Thanks!

[profdant139]

Ordinary vegetable oil works on tar and sap. It's cheap, too!

[ssthrd]

Thanks for the ideas. I have found that Goofoff was always a step behind me, so I'll stay away from that one.

Looks like I have my work cut out for me.

[s1214]

WD-40 or cooking spray, you need an oil based substance to work under it. For glass, I use Bon Ami or Bartenders Friend cleaning powder. Both clean without abrading the glass.

[joelc]

WD-40 let it sit a bit and wipe or scrape off. Works great on windows and painted metal surfaces of your vehicle.