xanotos Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on remove sap from windows.I've tried everything and cannot get rid of these little drops of sap. Tried glass cleaners, using hot water and trying scrubbing it off, but to no avail. It's driving me nuts now and looking for anyone who may have come across the same issue.Trying to avoid using a blade on the problem. Thanks for any help and suggestions! :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on remove sap from windows.I've tried everything and cannot get rid of these little drops of sap. Tried glass cleaners, using hot water and trying scrubbing it off, but to no avail. It's driving me nuts now and looking for anyone who may have come across the same issue.Trying to avoid using a blade on the problem. Thanks for any help and suggestions! :confused:. Are you sure it is sap? I thought sap would come off with soap and water. Could it be pine resin? Pine resin smells like pine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Z Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think you might try mail polish remover on the glass windows. Don't think I would use it on painted areas as it may dissolve the clear coat and paint but you could test it on an inconspicuous area first if you want to try it. Cheers, Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanotos Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) i'm not sure what kind of sap it is, (parked car on different street that week) but it looks like a fine mist on the glass like if someone sneezed on the windows and boogers got stuck on! HeheheheheGood idea on the nail polish remover! Gonna try that out!!! :worship: Edited August 26, 2014 by xanotos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsstl Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Another option is to use a razor blade to scrape off the dried droplets off the glass. (Obvious disclaimer - don't do this on the paint and also be very careful what solvents you use on the paint.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Jack Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) I had a problem like this once. I finally blasted the stuff off with water and a high pressure hose nozzle. Slow going, up very close, and many repetitions finally got it off of the glass and paint. Edited August 27, 2014 by Smiling Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnuk Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 You might try "goo gone" also. It's used for removing adhesives from stuff. Can be found at any local box store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Good old drugstore rubbing alcohol. Great for taking anything off glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Goo Gone works for sure and you don't have to worry about using it on the painted surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMax Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 As mentioned, razor blade and/or goo gone. Also use brake cleaner on certain non-painted parts. I have stockpiles of all in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kostby Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Rain-X obviously can't prevent sap from getting on the glass of course, but the slippery coating makes sap and bug guts much easier to remove. Of course it also increases aero run-off of rain especially at highway speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfixit Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The best and easiest way to remove sap is a wet dryer sheet. I have even used one that has already gone through with a load of laundry in the dryer. I found the tip online when I could not easily remove sap some years ago after a camping trip. You will be amazed how well and easily it works. I have used it on paint as well to remove sap and other things that have gotten baked onto a car. I don't know how it works, but it does. No scrubbing, no razor blades, and no pain. I use the ones we get from Costco, but I am sure any of them will work.. ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Seriously? A bounce sheet? I wonder if it works on bird poop...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I have heard that dryer sheets work very well for bug removal as well. I need to try this on those nasty luv bugs we get in Florida in May and October! :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfixit Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I have used it for more that sap. Somebody threw something on my daughters car, and we never knew what it was. She let it back in the son for a month or more. It was all over the fender and part of the hood. I was having trouble getting it off, so I decided to try the dryer sheets, and it worked. So yes, it will work for more than sap. I was amazed how easily it devolved the sap the first time I tried it after I had been struggling for a while to get it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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