SWAG

Tar & Glue Remover Gel

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Tar spatter, road grease and the glue left behind by a badge or a dealer sticker all need a solvent, and a thin one runs off the panel before it has done anything. SWAG's Tar & Glue Remover is gelled specifically so it stays where you put it — on sills, arches and vertical panels — long enough to soften the deposit. It smells of banana gum, which is a considerable improvement on the alternative.

Why it works

  • Removes tar, asphalt spatter, road grease and adhesive residue
  • Gel consistency clings to vertical panels and sills
  • Works on bodywork, wheels and glass
  • The decontamination step before claying, polishing or coating
  • Banana gum scent instead of raw solvent
  • Ready to use

When to use it

Before claying, and before any polish or coating work. Also spot-wise whenever you find tar on the lower quarter of the car — which after a motorway trip in summer is most of the time.

Specification

Brand SWAG Auto Detailing
Manufacturer reference Swag TAR GLUE REMOVER GEL+ V.3 / 500ml
Size 500ml
Product type Tar & Glue Remover
Dilution Ready to use
Fragrance Banana gum
Made in Poland

Straight from us

This and the Bloody Wheel Cleaner Gel do opposite halves of the same job. 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.

What it won't do

It 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I leave it on?
Up to 10 minutes, and do not let it dry on the paint.

Do I need to wash the car afterwards?
Yes. SWAG's instructions say to rinse, then wash with a shampoo or APC to remove the solvent residue.

Is it safe on a wrapped car?
SWAG 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.

Browse the full SWAG Auto Detailing range at Blade Performance.

Directions

Apply in a shaded area on a cool, clean surface.
Apply to the dry surface using an applicator or spray bottle.
Wait up to 10 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.
Rinse the surface with water.
Wash the vehicle afterwards using an APC or neutral shampoo.

FOR PERSISTENT DEPOSITS
Saturate a microfibre cloth with the product and wipe the element spot-wise.
Spray the element and use a plastic blade to separate the dirt.
After washing, remove any remaining deposits with a clay bar.

Safety: may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Do not breathe vapours, spray or mist. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep out of reach of children.
When Will i get my order

We aim to dispatch orders within 1 working day using Fastway 48-hour delivery. Once your order is on its way, you’ll receive tracking details so you can follow your delivery. Please allow extra time during weekends, bank holidays or busy periods.