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For glue, label residue and sticker adhesive specifically, Koch Chemie Eulex and Orange Power are the dedicated tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on a cool panel out of direct sun, let the product dwell rather than rubbing, and rinse from the bottom up. All of these strip wax, so this stage belongs before you protect, never after — pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-fallout-removers\"\u003eiron fallout remover\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/snow-foam-pre-wash\"\u003epre-wash\u003c\/a\u003e for a full decontamination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tar-glue-remover","title":"Tar \u0026 Glue Remover","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAR \u0026amp; GLUE REMOVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTar \u0026amp; Glue Remover offers a powerful and effective way to eliminate tough tar and glue residues. 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This one is thixotropic — a gel that grips where you put it and stays wet for as long as you need, which on heavy asphalt spotting can be hours. Natural citrus oils do the work, so it smells of oranges rather than white spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGel body clings to vertical panels with no run-off or fast drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be left on heavy contamination for hours without drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural citrus oils dissolve tar, asphalt and adhesive residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe on painted surfaces, plastics and rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a degreaser for door shuts, jambs and cavities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring, after a winter of gritted roads, and always before claying. Also the fastest way to get old badge adhesive or a dealer sticker off without heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTar \u0026amp; Glue Remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse neat — do not dilute.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH \/ chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by ADBL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange \/ citrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADBL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADBL catalogue no.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADB000536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStraight from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gel consistency is the whole point. If you've used a runny tar remover and wondered why it took three applications, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt won't shift iron fallout — pair it with Vampire Liquid for a full decontamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it on longer than 15 minutes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eADBL state it can be left for hours on heavy soiling. Keep it out of direct sun and don't let it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe on plastic trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eADBL describe it as safe for various surface materials including plastics and rubber. 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That one dissolves ferrous particles and bleeds purple; this one dissolves petroleum-based deposits and adhesive. A full decontamination uses both, in that order, and then a clay bar for whatever is left. Skip this step and you polish tar into your paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will not remove bonded iron or brake dust — different chemistry entirely. SWAG publish no list of surfaces to avoid, but as our own advice: solvents and fresh paint, PPF edges, vinyl wrap and perished rubber are a bad combination. Test somewhere hidden first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I leave it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 10 minutes, and do not let it dry on the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wash the car afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. SWAG's instructions say to rinse, then wash with a shampoo or APC to remove the solvent residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe on a wrapped car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSWAG publish no restriction either way, so we will not claim one. We would not use a solvent tar remover on vinyl wrap without testing a hidden area first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/swag\"\u003eSWAG Auto Detailing range\u003c\/a\u003e at Blade Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWAG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56109569278337,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2316\/1362\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug16_2026_02_09_42PM.png?v=1786885791"},{"product_id":"tenzi-prodetailing-punkt-tar-glue-remover","title":"PUNKT Tar \u0026 Glue Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTENZI ProDetailing PUNKT is a ready-to-use solvent spot remover built on alcohols and orange terpenes that dissolves tar, glue, adhesive residue, chewing gum, pen marks and bitumen from paintwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle you reach for when something will not come off. PUNKT is a solvent spot cleaner that dissolves the sticky, non-water-soluble things ordinary chemicals ignore — tar spatter, dealer sticker glue, badge adhesive, chewing gum, pen and marker, shoe polish, bitumen, rubber transfer marks. It works in under a minute, wipes off with a microfibre, and leaves a strong fresh orange smell instead of the usual solvent stink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves tar, bitumen, glue, adhesive residue and chewing gum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso lifts pen and marker, oil, shoe polish, plasticine, paraffin and rubber marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on alcohols and orange terpenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in 30 to 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeted spot treatment — applied neat, area by area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense fresh orange fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpot-wise, whenever you find something a wash will not shift. Also as part of a full decontamination before claying, polishing or coating — tar left on the paint gets polished into it otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares to the rest of the TENZI range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePUNKT is the targeted solvent. APC OUT is the alkaline pre-wash that strips general road film off the whole car. Clay Spray handles mechanical decontamination. 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TENZI are explicit that PUNKT attacks rubber, soft plastic and plexiglass — this is a genuinely aggressive solvent, not a gentle all-rounder. Test a hidden area, keep it off trim and seals, and never let it dry on the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will not remove bonded iron or brake dust — different chemistry entirely. It must not be used on rubber, soft plastics or plexiglass, and it is not a general-purpose cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does PUNKT remove?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTar, bitumen, glue and adhesive residue, chewing gum, pen and marker stains, oil, shoe polish, plasticine, paraffin, rubber transfer marks and some spray paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long do I leave PUNKT on?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 to 60 seconds depending on how heavy the contamination is. Do not let it dry on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs PUNKT safe on plastic trim?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. TENZI state do not use it on rubber, soft plastic or plexiglass. Test on a small area before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need diluting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Use it neat, applied directly to the affected area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does PUNKT mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is Polish for point or spot — this is a targeted spot remover rather than a whole-car product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTENZI PUNKT Tar \u0026amp; Glue Remover 700ml is in stock at Blade Performance and ships across the United Kingdom and Ireland. 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Also for removing old stickers, tape residue after a wrap or number plate change, and marks on seats and carpets. Test on a hidden area of fabric first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300ml aerosol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTar \u0026amp; Glue Remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent and alcohol based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpray onto a cloth or brush, not directly onto the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaintwork, glass, textiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastics, rubber seals, rubber mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTenzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenzi catalogue no.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDE-43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenzi say spray it on the cloth, not the car, and they mean it. A solvent this effective will mark plastic trim and rubber seals if it runs onto them, so keep it on the cloth, work one spot at a time and wipe the area with a damp microfibre afterwards. For a whole car speckled with tar, the liquid \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bug-tar-remover\"\u003etar and glue removers\u003c\/a\u003e that you spray on and rinse off are quicker; the aerosol is for spot work and the glovebox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not for plastics, rubber seals or rubber mats — Tenzi specifically warn against it, and the solvent can mark them. It also removes wax and sealant from any paint it touches, so re-protect the area afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage my paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Tenzi publish it for bodywork and windows. It will remove wax or sealant from the spot you treat, so top the protection up afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on plastic trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Tenzi advise against use on plastics, rubber seals and rubber mats because of the solvent content. Keep the cloth away from trim when working near it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove stickers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — sticker residue, tape adhesive and label glue are what it is designed for. Peel the sticker first, then dissolve what is left with the product on a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe on fabric seats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenzi publish it for textile surfaces including marker, plasticine and paraffin marks. Test on a hidden area first and blot rather than rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tenzi-1\"\u003eTenzi range\u003c\/a\u003e at Blade Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenzi","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":56195864691073,"sku":"TZ-TARGLUE-AERO-300","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2316\/1362\/files\/tenzi-tar-glue-remover-aerosol-300ml.webp?v=1788107080"},{"product_id":"vasco-prewash-thixotropic-tar-remover-gel","title":"Vasco Prewash Thixotropic Tar Remover Gel","description":"\u003cp\u003eTar and asphalt don't come off in a normal wash. They sit in the bottom quarter of every panel after a resurfaced road or a wet motorway run, and the usual fix is a solvent and a lot of rubbing on paint you have just spent an hour correcting. Vasco Prewash is a thixotropic gel pre-wash and tar remover: it clings where you spray it instead of running down to the sill, so it stays on the contamination long enough to dissolve it without you touching the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGel consistency holds on vertical panels rather than running off, so the dwell time is real dwell time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-solvent cold degreaser — it works by dwelling, not by aggressive solvent attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves tar, asphalt, road salt, oil and greasy road film in one application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContactless: spray, leave it, rinse. No mitt, no clay bar, no rubbing tar across clearcoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed neat through a trigger or low-pressure sprayer — no dilution maths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround two to three cars per litre; the 5L is the working detailer's size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst thing, on a dry, cool car, before any water touches it. Lower quarters, sills, behind the arches and the rear bumper are where tar collects. It is the stage before your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/snow-foam-pre-wash\"\u003esnow foam and pre-wash\u003c\/a\u003e, not a replacement for it — tar first, then foam, then the contact wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1L or 5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-wash and contactless tar remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThixotropic gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse neat — do not dilute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwell time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom 30 minutes; up to 2 hours on heavy tar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 2–3 cars per litre through a trigger sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH \/ chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Vasco — described as a non-solvent cold degreaser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVasco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dwell time is the entire product. Rinse after five minutes and you will wonder what the fuss is about; leave it an hour and the tar comes off in the rinse water. Two things people get wrong: not shaking the bottle, and spraying it onto a wet car. Past a couple of cars a year the 5L is the obvious buy — roughly a third of the per-car cost of the litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a wash. Vasco Prewash lifts tar and greasy deposits but leaves general road film behind, so it always needs a foam and a contact wash after it. It will not touch bonded iron fallout either — that needs an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-fallout-removers\"\u003eiron fallout remover\u003c\/a\u003e at the next stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I leave Vasco Prewash on the paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 30 minutes, and 45 minutes to 2 hours on heavy tar. Do not let it dry on the panel — if it starts to dry, re-mist the area and give it a few more minutes before rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I dilute Vasco Prewash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Vasco Prewash is used neat straight from the bottle through a trigger or a low-pressure sprayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Vasco Prewash safe on ceramic coatings and wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailers use Vasco Prewash on coated cars, and it is a non-solvent product rather than an aggressive solvent tar remover. Rinse thoroughly and re-check your protection after any heavy decontamination. Keep it off rubber seals and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wash the car first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — that is the point of it. Vasco Prewash goes onto a dry, cool car before the wash, so the tar is gone before a mitt ever touches the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vasco\"\u003eVasco range\u003c\/a\u003e at Blade Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasco","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":56206330167681,"sku":"VAS-PRE-1L","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":56206330265985,"sku":"VAS-PRE-5L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2316\/1362\/files\/vasco-prewash-1l-light-4x5.png?v=1788271619"},{"product_id":"bonnychem-tar-glue-remover","title":"Bonnychem Tar \u0026 Glue Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003eTar spots behind the wheel arches and down the sills are a fact of life on freshly dressed roads, and no shampoo will touch them. Scrub them and you scratch the paint; leave them and they set harder. Bonnychem Tar \u0026amp; Glue Remover is a solvent tar and glue remover that softens tar, sticker glue and adhesive residue so it wipes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolvent based, so it dissolves bitumen and adhesive rather than relying on elbow grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifts tar spots from lower doors, sills, bumpers and wheel arches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClears the glue left behind by dealer stickers, badges, tax disc holders and old decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1L for the home garage, 5L for valeters and anyone refilling trigger bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the wash, on the lower third of the car, once you can feel or see the spots. It is also the job before you fit a new badge or plate, to get every trace of the old adhesive off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1L and 5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTar \u0026amp; Glue Remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonnychem, Northern Ireland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork bottom-up and give it time. Apply, leave it a minute to soften the tar, then wipe with a cloth you are happy to bin, because tar does not wash out of microfibre. Wash the panel again afterwards so no solvent is left sitting on the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it won't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will not remove iron fallout or the orange specks of brake dust on white paint; that is a job for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-fallout-removers\"\u003eiron fallout remover\u003c\/a\u003e. Solvents also take wax and sealant with them, so plan to protect the treated area again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bonnychem Tar \u0026amp; Glue Remover safe on car paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolvent tar removers are designed for use on cured automotive paint. Test on a small hidden area first, do not let it dry on the panel, and wash it off afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill tar and glue remover damage plastic trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep solvent off textured and unpainted plastics where you can, and wipe off any overspray straight away, as some trim can mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it to remove stickers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Peel what you can, then use Tar \u0026amp; Glue Remover to soften the adhesive left on the panel or glass and wipe it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bonnychem\"\u003eBonnychem range\u003c\/a\u003e at Blade Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnychem","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":56372057833857,"sku":"BNY-TARGLUE-1L","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":56372057866625,"sku":"BNY-TARGLUE-5L","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bladeperformance.shop\/collections\/bug-tar-remover.oembed?page=2","provider":"Blade Performance ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}