tree sap protection/removal

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hey guys every year my girl and i go up to lake george for vacation and we stay at a campground that is shaded by pine trees (battlefield campground) and i may be taking my car this year and i want to protect it from any sap. what would be the best way to do that?
 
hey guys every year my girl and i go up to lake george for vacation and we stay at a campground that is shaded by pine trees (battlefield campground) and i may be taking my car this year and i want to protect it from any sap. what would be the best way to do that?

Car cover.
 
Anything that covers the car and won't blow off should protect it.

I have a large tarp that has eyelets around the perimeter. One time, there were some friends visiting us, and some storms were coming in where they were forecasting hail. I placed the tarp over their vehicles, and tied them off with ropes across the undersides of their cars - literally only minutes before it hit. It stayed in place, and protected them from damage.

It stays folded up on a shelf in my garage in case I need to cover anything; lumber, top soil, roof damage, etc.
 
If you want to get it off use Mr clean magic eraser
 
If you want to get it off use Mr clean magic eraser

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!

All that is is a super fine grit sandpaper block. Noting magic about it...unless you count deception as magic.
 
hey guys every year my girl and i go up to lake george for vacation and we stay at a campground that is shaded by pine trees (battlefield campground) and i may be taking my car this year and i want to protect it from any sap. what would be the best way to do that?

You can get a light weight square cloth that's used as a roof, supported by poles or hangs from trees. just park under it where you park for camping. Also a good way not to scratch the car, if it's not touching it.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Tarp-Design/
 
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For any sap that gets through, use rubbing alcohol & a clean cloth turning frequently as sap adheres. Finish off with fresh coat of wax.

Former pine tree victim
 
i use Goo Gone and a rag to take off any sap that sticks to my car. seems to work fine and I dont think it damages clear coat
 
Thread is 2 years old but I wanted to chime in too and say this stuff works well from experience..

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