Turtle wax bug and tar was the cheapest product on test but also offered the least value. Its a well known brand and offers a wide range of products but just don’t stand up to the competition.

Some might class this is a downside, but by default, tar removers are powerful detergents. From that point of view, it makes sense to have a more methodical approach when it comes to applying it to the bodywork. This is especially true on older cars where the paint may have been neglected by the previous owner. Likewise, applying a tar remover as strong as Intensive Tar Remover to every part of the car could cause damage to the components. The Auto Finesse ObliTARate is one of the brand’s most popular products that’s also boosted with natural citrus oil. According to Auto Finesse, it’s able to remove tar, rubber and glue deposits and also work alongside other detailing products produced by the brand. According to the brand, you can use their formula on paintwork, rubber, synthetic carpets and even the upholstery.Another popular formula is the Gtechniq W7, which is suitable for removing tar and glue residue upon most surfaces. Even if your car has just been waxed or has a ceramic coating applied, it’s designed to safely remove the tar by breaking down the bond between the residue and surface. One cause of concern for many when it comes to using a tar remover is the fact that it may end up causing damage to any LSP (last stage of protection) that is on the car. I am glad to say that when it comes to Autoglym Ultra HD Wax, the tar remover did not cause any visible degradation.

Car Gods is an up and coming detailing brand in the UK and their Tar Dissolver formula is one of their most rated products. It’s been designed with versatility in mind and can be applied with a cloth, sponge or even a detailing brush. The CarPlan Tar Remover is another highly rated formula that’s suitable for use upon most surfaces. According to the brand, you can apply it to the bodywork, wheels, plastic and even chrome without causing any damage. A: Clay bars may take longer to use, but they remove more than just iron from vehicle surfaces. Clay bars can be used to remove iron, tar, tree sap and paint overspray, so they definitely still have their place on your detailing shelf. A: To give you a choice! Both ways of removing fallout are effective, but some users want to see what is happening on the vehicle, and the visual indicator of colour change lets them see where the contamination is and can see it being removed. Most people opt for the colour changing products as they are more fun to watch! Perseus Tar Dissolver by Car Gods performed better than the Meguiars on test but still didn’t work enough to get the top 2 spots. Tar required lots of product as it didn’t have enough bite to make it effortless. The car on test was washed and dried then Perseus applied and allowed to dwell.A: Iron contamination can come from all sorts of places, but most often it is from vehicle braking. The brake dust that gathers around regular brake discs on your wheels is iron contamination. It is generated when the metal parts of your brakes are worn away during use. Trains that have stop at a train station will generate tremendous volumes of iron contamination, so if you park near a railway station regularly you will almost certainly have fallout on your car. Airports also generate fallout for the same reasons too, as well as industrial processes such as foundries, factories and iron works. Cooking Oil: Dab a cloth with a small amount of cooking oil (such as olive oil or vegetable oil) and gently rub it onto the sap. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the oil to break down the sap, and then wipe it away with a clean cloth. We have received a lot of questions recently regarding our liquid fallout removers, Magma, Liquid Clay and Fallout Remover. Usually these ask how the products differ and ultimately “which product is best for me?” To help you answer these questions and find the right product for you we put this article together. With respect to safety, it should be noted that gloves must be worn when using Intensive Tar Remover. I would also recommend using eye protection. Likewise, it has an extremely strong smell to it and should only be used in well ventilated areas. This is a powerful product and should be treated as such.

A: No, Fallout Remover removes iron contamination from vehicles by using Oxalic Acid. Until reactive bleeding fallout removers came along, this was the preferred method of chemical iron removal, and is actually still a very effective remover of iron deposits. It is safe to use as directed, do not let the acid word scare you, we would not sell it if it was damaging. Just make sure you follow the instructions and you will be fine. Fallout Remover does not turn red and show where the iron contamination is. If you want that sort of product use Liquid Clay or Magma.

This is set by Hotjar to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether this was the first time Hotjar saw this user. It is used by Recording filters to identify new user sessions. If you are cleaning the rest of the car then you can wash the car while leaving the soaked areas until last. Then using your wash mitt, gently agitate the affected areas. However don’t be over zealous as it can lead to scratching the finish.

As we are detailing enthusiasts, we have tried and tested a whole range of tar removers to remove stubborn deposits. However, along with plenty of testing, we have also based our recommendations upon a number of factors. The factors that were considered whilst rating the recommendations include the surfaces it can be used upon, deposits it can remove, ease of use and value for money. Conclusion WD-40: Apply a small amount of WD-40 directly to the sap and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, use a clean cloth to wipe away the sap. Afterwards, wash the area with soap and water to remove any residue. Car Gods Perseus did a better job once repeated but still took a bit longer than claimed to remove the tar. A total of 4 applications was required to remove the marks but it did eventually work. Not worthy of the heroic title it’s given and the bigger brands performed a lot better and for less money. However, had the wax been on for several months, it could very well be the case that the tar remover would help speed up the degradation process. I certainly would not recommend using this to strip any old wax from the car though. It would not be economical to do this. It could also have damaging effects to it as well.Below is a list of the best tar remover for cars that are safe to use on most surfaces and effortlessly wipe clear without leaving behind any residue. The Best Tar Remover Overall, the CarPlan TAR375 is an excellent all-round tar remover for cars that won’t disappoint. It dissolves tar and other deposits in a matter of seconds and easily wipes clear to leave behind a clean surface. The tar spots we tested took multiple applications and the longest to remove them. Didn’t prove to be effective enough to be worthwhile. Autoglym's Intensive Tar Remover dissolves a wide variety of contaminants, allowing them to be washed away in the normal washing procedure. The product can also be used on your car interior, treating oil-based interior stains found on synthetic carpets & upholstery. A brand we have had in many of our tests and has once again come in the top spots. The Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover proved effective on the test car and removed light to medium tar marks well.