Sap from wool garments

[leatherneck]

Does anyone have an ancient secret on how to remove tree sap from wool garments. I sat a pine tree the other day and have sap all over my Sleeping Indian coat. I washed it and it helped a little but still sticky. Any suggestions?

Mike

[chrisg]

turpentine comes from pine sap and is a powerful solvent, and harsh for wool. I don't know if you want to smell like a paint shop but it should get it out, you can then dryclean it/wash it in mild wool soap. You might also try gently warming the area and dabbing with scentless (?) oil remover on a cotton bud. Either way the cleaning is going to add scent that will have to be aired or washed out. Speak to a professional laudry shop and they should have an answer. ( you can also ask mom's with small kids or your local granny, they are smart about this stuff!!)
chrisg

[Billy]

if you need to wear the garment until you get an answer..you might-try to cover it with lite,dry dust from your hunting area.
You are gonna need to clean it any way.The dirt won't hurt it but should 'seal' the stickiness in..just my jarheaded .02
I'll be watching this one, my wool collection is growing.

[Tree Killer]

Originally posted by Billy:
if you need to wear the garment until you get an answer..you might-try to cover it with lite,dry dust from your hunting area.
You are gonna need to clean it any way.The dirt won't hurt it but should 'seal' the stickiness in..just my jarheaded .02
I'll be watching this one, my wool collection is growing.

I agree, just rub a little dirt into the pitch, and not worry about it.  

WD-40 breaks down pitch pretty well, but it might be a pain getting odor out of your wool.

[Killdeer]

I wonder if rubbing alcohol might do it.

Killdeer

[bootheeltechy]

Might try some hand cleaner. Goop or any of the other citrus smelling cleaners should work pretty well.

[bob@helleknife.com]

Sounds stupid...but freeze it!

Break off the bigger pieces and then use acetone.

Worked for me...not perfect but ended up ok.

Bob

[trapperDave]

I hear hairspray is good for removing pine tar

[Pat B]

I use denatured alcohol to dissolve pine pitch for pitch varnish. I don't know how the alcohol will affect the wool, though. Pat

[Dave Bulla]

WD-40.

Works for everything else....?
     :D

[slivrslingr]

I use vegetable oil to get pitch off my hands, it should work on wool and not affect the fibers, though I've never tried it on clothes.  Also, it won't leave a scent.