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Soft99

Soft99 Stain Cleaner Strong Type

R 150.00
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Product Overview

Tackles tar, oil, and heavy traffic film
Safe on clear coat and painted surfaces
Fast-acting formula, minimal dwell needed
Brings panels back before polish or decon

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Product Description

Soft99 Stain Cleaner Strong Type is a targeted body-panel cleaner formulated to dissolve stubborn organic and petroleum-based contamination - tar spots, oil stains, insect residue, and heavy traffic film - that a regular car wash simply won't shift.

Ideal for:

- Pre-decon prep before clay bar, polish or ceramic application

- Removing tar and road grime from lower panels and sills

- Lifting insect residue from bonnets and front bumpers

- Spot-treating stained areas on freshly washed paint

Features

- Strong-type formula targets heavy hydrocarbon and organic staining

- Works without aggressive scrubbing - dwell time does the lifting

- Safe on factory clear coat and single-stage paint when used as directed

- Leaves a clean, bare surface ready for protection or correction

- Compact bottle suitable for targeted spot treatment

Apply to a clean, cool panel, allow a short dwell, then wipe away with a clean microfibre. Follow up with your chosen decon or protection step for a fully prepared surface.

Questions

Frequently asked

What types of stains does this product remove?

It's formulated for petroleum-based and organic contamination - tar spots, road oil, insect residue, heavy traffic film, and similar stubborn body-panel staining that survives a normal wash. It's not a fallout remover; for iron contamination you'd want a dedicated iron decon product alongside it.

Is it safe on clear coat and modern paint finishes?

Yes, when used as directed. Apply to a cool, out-of-direct-sun panel, keep the dwell time short, and wipe off cleanly with a fresh microfibre. Avoid letting it dry on the surface or sit too long on sensitive finishes like matte or satin wrap.

Can I use it on glass, wheels, or plastic trim?

It's designed primarily for painted body panels. Exercise caution on bare aluminium wheels or bare metal surfaces. Avoid contact with rubber seals and porous uncoated plastics. For glass contamination, a dedicated glass cleaner or polish is a better fit.

How long should I leave it to dwell?

A short dwell of around one to two minutes is typically enough for most staining. For heavier deposits you can extend slightly, but don't allow the product to dry on the panel. Work in sections on cooler surfaces and in the shade where possible.

Do I need to wash the car first before applying?

Yes. Start with a thorough wash to remove loose dirt. Applying directly over grit risks scratching the paint when you wipe off the product. Once the panel is clean and wet staining is still visible, that's when the Stain Cleaner Strong Type does its job.

Can I use this before applying a ceramic coating or paint protection film?

Absolutely - this is one of its best use cases. Running a stain remover over the panels as part of your decon stage before correction or ceramic application ensures the surface is completely free of hydrocarbon contamination, giving the coating a clean substrate to bond to.

Does it need to be rinsed off, or just wiped?

Wipe off thoroughly with a clean microfibre and then rinse the panel with water. If you're heading straight into polishing or coating prep, follow up with an IPA wipe-down to ensure no residue is left behind.

How much product do I need per session?

Because this is a targeted spot treatment rather than a full-panel spray, a little goes a long way. Apply only to the affected areas rather than blanketing whole panels. A single bottle will cover multiple decon sessions for a standard-sized vehicle if used with precision.

Reviews

What our customers say

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Tar on the lower sills was properly baked on after a long highway run. Short dwell, one wipe, completely gone. Did the whole front end in about ten minutes before claying.
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