How to Remove Pine Sap From Tinted Windows

Always avoid parking under pine trees.

Window tint films are generally applied to the inside of a car's side and rear windows. A scratch-resistant hard coat may or may not be applied over this tinted film. Sharp scraping tools should never be used to remove pine sap from either the inside or outside of a window. The sharp edges can scratch the film or the glass. Consider removing pine sap from tinted windows with a mild solvent. The solvent dissolves the sap without damaging the polyester-based window tint.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Cotton ball
• Rubbing alcohol
• Window cleaner

Instructions

1. Place a paper towel beneath the pine sap on the window. The towel will keep solvents from getting on the vehicle's paint.

2. Place a cotton ball over the mouth of a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Tip the bottle to soak the ball with liquid.

3. Scrub the pine sap with the cotton ball until it dissolves. Spray the area with window cleaner and then dry it with paper towels.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the rubbing alcohol off all rubber seals around the window.

References

• TintCenter.com: Different Types of Window Film
• University of Minnesota Extension; Removing Sap and Honeydew from Cars; Deborah L. Browh; February 1999