After the sap is removed, treated areas should always be buffed.

Jan 12, First, just press the rag or cotton ball dipped in alcohol against the sap and hold it there for a minute or two, then start rubbing gently in a circular motion, and rinse with soap and water.

You might have to wax the area again because although it shouldn't harm your paint, alcohol will remove any wax you may have stumpdelimbing.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. After removing the sap, make a paste from water and baking soda to wash the affected area, then polish or apply wax. Another method to remove sap from your vehicle is to use mineral spirits or denatured alcohol (also removes tar).

Use a soft towel or wash cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Oct 17, The peanut butter or oil trick may work, but sometimes tree sap is a job for alcohol - the drinking kind.

Vodka, to be exact. The alcohol dissolves the tree sap. While you shouldn’t allow your dog to lick the treated area, the vodka is less risky for him to ingest than isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Aug 25, Mop undiluted oil soap, such as Murphy (view on Amazon), over the affected area of the deck. Let the wood absorb the soap for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub the sap Author: Manasa Reddigari.