How To Remove Cedar Sap?

Hammerhead · 08-17-2025, 01:35 PM

Got a humidor lid that's sticking from the cedar sap holding it shut. Anyone have ideas on how to clear that off without chemicals possibly tainting the cigars?

markem · 08-17-2025, 02:08 PM

I would try everclear. Pretty good at cutting through goop and imparts no smell. I use it all the time on my pipes.

Wharf Rat · 08-18-2025, 05:06 AM

Just for fun, I asked Google Gemini AI what solvent removes tree sap. It suggested isopropyl alcohol. I’m sure markem’s suggestion of everclear would also work.

Brian D. · 08-18-2025, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Just for fun, I asked Google Gemini AI what solvent removes tree sap. It suggested isopropyl alcohol. I’m sure markem’s suggestion of everclear would also work.

Yeah, and besides, everclear TASTES so much better than isopropyl alcohol, why use it as cleaning solution for anything except your innards?

T.G · 08-20-2025, 08:03 AM

Burn it.

08-17-2025, 01:35 PM	#1
Hammerhead 5.56 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milford, PA Posts: 88 Trading: (0)	How To Remove Cedar Sap? Got a humidor lid that's sticking from the cedar sap holding it shut. Anyone have ideas on how to clear that off without chemicals possibly tainting the cigars?

08-17-2025, 02:08 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,662 Trading: (47)	Re: How To Remove Cedar Sap? I would try everclear. Pretty good at cutting through goop and imparts no smell. I use it all the time on my pipes. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-18-2025, 05:06 AM	#3
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 800 Trading: (7)	Re: How To Remove Cedar Sap? Just for fun, I asked Google Gemini AI what solvent removes tree sap. It suggested isopropyl alcohol. I’m sure markem’s suggestion of everclear would also work.

08-20-2025, 08:03 AM	#5
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,578 Trading: (37)	Re: How To Remove Cedar Sap? Burn it.