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Removing pine pitch

ssthrd
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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.
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drsteve
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Explorer
Kerosene will do it.
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Capital_J
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Explorer
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
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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
Explorer II
Explorer II
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
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Explorer
Rubbing alcohol

Boon_Docker
Explorer II
Explorer II
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
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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.
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Fisherman
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RICK-ards Red wrote:
Peanut butter works


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

RICK-ards_Red
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Peanut butter works
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ssthrd
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profdant139 wrote:
Ordinary vegetable oil works on tar and sap. It's cheap, too!


I'll try it. Thanks!
2014 Keystone Laredo 292RL
2013 Palomino Maverick 2902
2018 GMC 3500HD, 4x4, 6.5' box, SRW, Denali, Duramax, Andersen
DeeBee, JayBee, and Jed the Black Lab

The hurrier I go the behinder I get. (Lewis Carroll)

profdant139
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Ordinary vegetable oil works on tar and sap. It's cheap, too!
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ssthrd
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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.
2014 Keystone Laredo 292RL
2013 Palomino Maverick 2902
2018 GMC 3500HD, 4x4, 6.5' box, SRW, Denali, Duramax, Andersen
DeeBee, JayBee, and Jed the Black Lab

The hurrier I go the behinder I get. (Lewis Carroll)

s1214
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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
Explorer III
Explorer III
WD-40 let it sit a bit and wipe or scrape off. Works great on windows and painted metal surfaces of your vehicle.