Tree Sap on Window

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I've got some tree sap on my back window. I tried removing it when i washed my car but it just smeared. What should I use to get this off?
 
Gunk Brake Cleaner on a cotton type rag. My go to for oddball things like tree sap and black scuff marks on hard plastic. Also drys very fast!
 
Jakerooni said:
razor blade.
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^^^^ ....probably the fastest way to take of such things in most cases on glass. I usually just mist the area with my bottle of IPA/water or APC and gently scrape the contaminant/material off (using a rag to clean the blade periodically if needed).
 
Don't laugh until you try it but those Magic Erasers work amazing on glass. Sap, water spots, whatever comes off with very little effort using the eraser. Would never use it on paint but no problems on glass. Works better than claying for me. Cheap to.
 
ugh.... Why must people make it more difficult and entirely way more expensive then is ever necessary??? The easiest way to tackle anything on glass is a razor blade. Not chemicals or magic anythings... Just a plain old razor blade. You won't scratch the glass (mirror glass excluded here) and you'll get a better result quicker than anything else out there with almost zero cost... I'm not trying to bust balls here but I go out of my way to make absoultly sure I never post bad information. While the answers I give are never the only answers, but in my experience they are usually the fastest and most economical ways possible. and are always solid advice in any detailing cirrcumstance.
 
Jakerooni said:
razor blade.
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THE BEST ANSWER HERE



Jakerooni said:
ugh.... Why must people make it more difficult and entirely way more expensive then is ever necessary??? The easiest way to tackle anything on glass is a razor blade. Not chemicals or magic anythings... Just a plain old razor blade. You won't scratch the glass (mirror glass excluded here) and you'll get a better result quicker than anything else out there with almost zero cost... I'm not trying to bust balls here but I go out of my way to make absoultly sure I never post bad information. While the answers I give are never the only answers, but in my experience they are usually the fastest and most economical ways possible. and are always solid advice in any detailing cirrcumstance.
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not sure what to say here except still your first answer is the best one!
 
Jakerooni said:
ugh.... Why must people make it more difficult and entirely way more expensive then is ever necessary??? The easiest way to tackle anything on glass is a razor blade. Not chemicals or magic anythings... Just a plain old razor blade. You won't scratch the glass (mirror glass excluded here) and you'll get a better result quicker than anything else out there with almost zero cost... I'm not trying to bust balls here but I go out of my way to make absoultly sure I never post bad information. While the answers I give are never the only answers, but in my experience they are usually the fastest and most economical ways possible. and are always solid advice in any detailing cirrcumstance.
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The Magic Erasers can be had for around a dollar and using one of them is faster than a razor blade. Just wash the glass and than rub a damp eraser on it. Sap, spots, what ever comes right off. The razor blade requires working small sections at a time and is time consuming IMO compared to a Magic Eraser. Having used both many times I can say I would use the eraser any time on glass instead of a blade.



Just curious have you tried the an eraser? First time it was suggested to me I laughed and rolled my eyes. Than I tried it and was amazed at the ease of use and results.
 
Anthony A said:
The Magic Erasers can be had for around a dollar and using one of them is faster than a razor blade. Just wash the glass and than rub a damp eraser on it. Sap, spots, what ever comes right off. The razor blade requires working small sections at a time and is time consuming IMO compared to a Magic Eraser. Having used both many times I can say I would use the eraser any time on glass instead of a blade.



Just curious have you tried the an eraser? First time it was suggested to me I laughed and rolled my eyes. Than I tried it and was amazed at the ease of use and results.
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....I can't speak for others but my experience using razor blades for the past 25+ years to remove various stickers, hard residue, etc. on glass has been just the opposite. In my case, it's convenient, easy and a readily accessible item I use for multiple tasks (I always have one around). In most scenarios I can simply scrape down the window and be done in a couple of minutes. The only time I even need to work a small area is when the blade sticks and requires a couple of quick jabs to work the material loose.



In either case, I guess all roads lead to Rome. As long as you find a tool/technique that works for you.
 
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