Summer + pine trees = sap deposits. I recently read how sap dissolves in alcohol. Tests show it true.

today in pharmacy I saw those small pads soaked in alcohol, used to sterilize area before injection. Well they are dirt cheap so I gave it a try. (50 pads for $1.15)

good news, they got rid of week old dried on sap in no time! I will have to re wax the area but it's super easy so I wanted to pass it on.

John

 

You can also buy a bottle of rubbing alcohol and use it for dozens of things. Always handy to have in your tool kit.

 

Yep, I keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol in the garage especially for pine sap and tree droppings. As the Brits say, works a treat....

 

See that, you guys knew this one already��. Hey how do you get it off the cloth convertible top? I was uncomfortable just rubbing alcohol in, any better ideas out there? (Yes, I almost typed "rubbing rubbing alcohol" but that would give anyone a headache)

 

I have also used rubbing alcohol to remove pine sap from the convertible top. The key is to use plenty of alcohol on a soft rag (I use an old cotton diaper). Take your time and proceed gently while allowing the alcohol to do the work for you....

 

Those little alcohol pads also work really well for cleaning LCD monitors. Squeeze out the excess and turn of the monitor or a nice blue flame is possible.