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winoguy : 7/25/2017 2:19 pm
what have you found to be the best for removing pine pitch from your car: nail polish remover, gas,paint thinner...? I just know someone on this site has a neat trick. TIA
Goo Gone?  
jpennyva : 7/25/2017 2:48 pm : link
I am not sure if it may potentially have any detrimental impacts to car paint so you may want to try it in an inconspicuous place to start. That being said, Goo Gone is AMAZING for other sticky substances, such as cheap stickers on the bottom of new drinking glasses. I love Goo Gone. Michaels is one place that I know sells it but I imagine you can find it in plenty of other places as well. Good luck!
2nd goo gone  
beatrixkiddo : 7/25/2017 2:56 pm : link
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Goo gone will work  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/25/2017 3:15 pm : link
It's also going to remove any wax you have on the car. You should follow up with a wash and wax.

Clay Bar detailing is another option.
Hand Sanitizer  
I Love Clams Casino : 7/25/2017 3:19 pm : link
put on a drop, rub, then buff
I would also  
I Love Clams Casino : 7/25/2017 3:20 pm : link
try icing it down, and then VERY carefully using a razor blade scraper
Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover  
mgreenie03 : 7/25/2017 3:21 pm : link
That will work on tree sap as well.
WD40  
8 Ball : 7/25/2017 4:06 pm : link
My go to for removal of anything sticky. Smells great too.
Clay bar, wet sand, polish, then wax  
BigBlue2112 : 7/25/2017 4:22 pm : link
I would hesitate using such harsh chemicals like goo gone and wd40 as they will strip your clear coat.

Cheap easy option is Meguiar's Quik Detailer/Clay bar kit. Probably less than 10 bucks. If you have to wet sand, make sure you watch some youtube videos so you dont permanently damage your paint.

I used rubbing Alcohol - 91%  
Adam G in MD : 7/25/2017 5:06 pm : link
Worked well. Need to use a considerable amount and lots of paper towels. Of course depends on how much sap
removing sap...  
Chris in Philly : 7/25/2017 5:08 pm : link
from car paint.
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Hand sanitizer worked well for me  
eclipz928 : 7/25/2017 5:38 pm : link
Especially with sap that's been stuck on did a while.
I have same issue  
SomeFan : 7/25/2017 5:44 pm : link
I try to not park my car under that tree but can't account for wife and kids not listening to me. Will try some of these suggestions.
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