So I have a lot of pine sap just below the rear window on tailgate. Can’t tell if that’s plastic or metal…I suspect plastics. At any rate how can I remove the sap without dulling the paint?

thanks,
teri

 

When I get sap I will wash with a higher concentration of wash w/wax car wash soap. I use Protectant #321 Wash & Wax-it .

 

Hi—thanks for the response…I think I might need something stronger as I didn’t see the sap right away…I got some off with hot water / soap but some is pretty sun baked on. Would GooGone or IPA something that would work?

 

Rain-X will remove sap.

 

The quick way to remove it is denatured alcohol but be careful. Not sure what the paint is on the Mazda so I would try a small hidden spot first to make sure it doesn't take any paint or clear coat off.. Use a micro fiber cloth and don't rub it hard. Wash and wax as soon as you're done.I've been using it for years, but that has been on GM's and Kia's. As I said, be careful and good luck.

 

thank you!

 

You could try a clay bar

 

WD-40 works great on tar and sap.

 

I actually used IPA alcohol wipes and worked great!!

 

I always use detailing spray and a mcirofiber cloth. sometimes takes some rubbing but it usually comes off.