Tree sap removal HELP!!!!

[hobbit]

I used acetone with no ill effects. If you're not sure about a
particular paint job, test it on an obscure area like inside one
of the doorframe areas and look for clearcoat cloudiness at a
minimum. I didn't totally soak the area, just used enough to
loosen the sap and slide it off.
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[andrewclaus]

Always try to dissolve something with a solvent of like properties. Don't use petroleum products on sap from a tree. Alcohol comes from plants. Alcohol works great on removing tree sap and doesn't harm paint. An easy dab with a damp cloth and it's gone. I parked my car outdoors in Evergreen, CO for the first two years of its life and had this issue a lot.

[johntt]

I know this is going to sound weird, but try using a little bit of mayo and a paper towel. Make small circular motions on the sap and it should start dissolving away. I tried it on my previous Audi and it worked like a charm, other than the fact that I wanted to slap on a piece of deli meat and bread.

[wintechsw]

The universal stain/glue/chewing gum/road tar remover in Oz is eucalyptus oil on a damp sponge/cloth. Just a few drops does the trick for most situations, just rub it off. Then wash the area with soapy water.
We buy it at the supermarket here, I don't know whether you can get the oil in the US but you you do have eucalyptus trees in California.

HTH

[LakePrius]

We get a lot of tree sap here. I've always used rubbing alcohol to take the sap off. Never have seen any damage to the paint/clear coat as a result.