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    #8 BRG_Paul, Aug 21, 2013
    +1 on the WD-40. It works very well for me too.
     
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    #11 Dave.0, Aug 21, 2013
    When you are done, do not park under the tree again.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Aug 21, 2013
    I've used WD-40 to good results.... I have two large pine trees out front.... Sometimes they've been known to weep sap...
     
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    #3 MCS02, Aug 21, 2013
    We had that problem. It is real bad on paint. We cut them down.
     
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    #4 Apok, Aug 21, 2013
    Id hate to cut down such a nice big tree. It was probably planted when the house was built back in the 60s. But it def needs trimmed back.
     
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    #5 mini_racer, Aug 21, 2013
    Nail polish remover is a very strong solvent, it would be best for your paint NOT to do this. I believe this is basically Acetone.
    If they are small then you can clay bar them off. If larger then use a mild solvent like mineral spirits or GooGone.

    Unless you used a car polish product with wax in it to remove the spots, you will need to come back over the areas with a protective wax coat.

    You should also spray the tree regularly to kill the bugs drooping on your car, if in fact that is your situation.
     
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    #7 nxtMINI, Aug 21, 2013
    I've used rubbing alcohol in the past... worked good too.
     
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    #9 TheModFather, Aug 21, 2013
    Lighter fluid... The cheap stuff! It works and dries better than WD. ;)
     
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    #10 ScottinBend, Aug 21, 2013
    Well since WD40 is basically kerosene and oil.......:)
     
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    #12 TheModFather, Aug 22, 2013
    ^^^ That always helps!
     
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    #13 Apok, Aug 22, 2013
    I'd park in the garage, but since we just moved in, its full of stuff that doesnt have a new home yet. Though now that the dumpster is gone I can get out from under the tree. Thanks for the info guys! Ill try out the WD-40 this evening since I only have one little spot left. The rest popped off with a little pressure from a finger nail.
     
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    #14 Dave.0, Aug 22, 2013
    Very warm water on a towel works really well to make the SAP liquid again and you can wipe it right off. It's it's fresh and not baked on for months.