This tip was given to me from a auto body repair shop.
How to remove tree sap fro moon roof glass.
On the glass you can use rubbing alcohol to wipe away the dried on tree sap.
Removing tree sap with mineral spirits moisten a rag with mineral spirits so that the rag feels wet to the touch without being dripping wet.
Wait a minute or two then rub it off with a paper towel.
Use clean paper towels and additional nail polish remover to remove the rest.
Apply a degreaser citrol 266 recommended let it sit and soak into the sap for 30 seconds or so use a microfiber rag and a little elbow grease to try to wipe away if working on glass try to get a razor blade under the sap where it should be softened.
Avoid rubbing which can spread a thin film of sap over a wider area.
Use a pulling and lifting motion as you rub at the sap to try and coax the sap residue up from the surface of the car.
To remove tree sap you ll need products for both a regular car wash and for the tree sap removal process itself.
The best way to remove tree sap from a car step 1.
If the area around the sap is dirty you ll just be grinding the dirt into the paint as you try to remove the sap dab some rubbing alcohol on a cloth as your first line of attack.
While removing tree sap can be difficult having the right products make all the difference.
Acquire necessary products.
Apply it to paper towels and go over the glass windows to remove most of the sap.
Let the wood absorb the soap for 10 to 15 minutes then scrub the sap with a stiff bristle brush doused in water.
Best answer dab a bit of butter or soft margarine on the sap.
If you do not have rubbing alcohol on hand use nail polish remover.
Dunk the cloth into the hot water and apply a few drops of dish soap onto the microfiber cloth.
Rinse and reapply soap to the cloth as needed.
Wash the windows as usual for a sparkling clean finish.
Use the rag to pinch the tree sap spots off of glass or painted wood.
Pour some of the hot water directly onto the sap spots.
The acetone will break down the tree sap and make it easy to remove.