Soft99 Tar Exterminator – Heavy-Duty Tar & Bug Remover Spray (500ml)
R 270.00
- Alkaline formula dissolves tar and asphalt on contact
- Safe on paintwork, wheels, and tyres
- Orange oil boosts bug and organic residue removal
- Ideal decon step before wax, sealant, or ceramic
- Alkaline formula breaks down tar and asphalt fast
- Orange oil lifts bug splatter and organic residue
- Preps surfaces properly for ceramic or sealant
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Heavy-Duty Decon
Tar and bugs gone without the elbow grease
Soft99 Tar Exterminator's alkaline formula does the heavy lifting for you - penetrating and dissolving stubborn tar spots, asphalt splatter, oily traffic film, and insect remains on contact. No aggressive scrubbing, no risk of introducing fresh marring to your paintwork.
Why Tar Exterminator
Built for the contamination a wash can't shift
Four reasons it earns a place in your decon kit.
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Alkaline Cleaning Power
The advanced alkaline formula rapidly dissolves road tar, asphalt, and oily road film on contact.
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Orange Oil Boost
Natural orange oil enhances the removal of bug splatter, bird droppings, and stubborn organic residue.
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No Abrasive Scrubbing
Chemical action lifts contamination cleanly, eliminating the risk of scrub-induced marring on your paint.
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Multi-Surface Use
Safe and effective on painted body panels, alloy wheels, and tyres in a single 500ml spray.
How It Compares
Tar Exterminator vs. a standard tar remover
Not all tar removers are built the same. Here's how Tar Exterminator stacks up against a basic solvent-based tar spot remover.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Removes road tar and asphalt | Yes | Yes |
| Orange oil for enhanced bug removal | Yes | No |
| Safe on paintwork without scrubbing | Yes | Yes |
| Effective on wheels and tyres as well as paint | Yes | No |
| Removes ferrous fallout and iron particles | No | No |
| Ready to use with no dilution required | Yes | Yes |
Prep Done Right
A clean foundation for every coating or wax
Getting ceramic coatings, sealants, and waxes to bond properly starts with a truly clean surface. Tar Exterminator removes the invisible oily and tar-based contamination that a normal wash leaves behind, so your protection layer bonds to paint - not to grime.
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Questions
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How do I apply Tar Exterminator?
Spray directly onto the contaminated area and allow the formula to dwell for a minute or two so it can penetrate and dissolve the tar, bugs, or road film. Then rinse off with a pressure washer or wipe away with a damp microfibre cloth. For heavy deposits, a second application may be needed.
Is it safe to use on paintwork?
Yes. Tar Exterminator is formulated for use on automotive paintwork. As with any chemical decon product, avoid leaving it on hot or direct-sunlit surfaces for extended periods, and always rinse thoroughly after use.
Can I use it on wheels and tyres?
Yes, it is suitable for wheels and tyres as well as painted body panels. It works particularly well on heavily contaminated alloys where tar, brake dust, and road grime have bonded to the surface.
Does it remove fallout or iron contamination?
Tar Exterminator is formulated to tackle tar, asphalt, oily deposits, bug splatter, bird droppings, and traffic film. For ferrous fallout and embedded iron particles, a dedicated iron remover or fallout dissolver is the better tool.
How long should I leave it to dwell?
A dwell time of one to two minutes is typically sufficient on most contamination. For stubborn, heavy tar deposits, you can extend the dwell slightly, but do not allow it to dry on the surface - rinse or wipe before it flashes off.
Can I use it before applying a ceramic coating?
Absolutely. Tar Exterminator is an excellent decon step before any coating application. After rinsing, follow up with a panel wipe or IPA solution to ensure the surface is completely clean and free of any residue before coating.
Does it need to be diluted?
Tar Exterminator is a ready-to-use spray formulated for full-strength application. No dilution is required for standard use. Apply it directly from the 500ml spray bottle.
Will it strip wax or sealant from my paint?
As a heavy-duty alkaline cleaner, Tar Exterminator can strip or reduce the effectiveness of existing wax and sealant layers. Use it during the decon and preparation phase before you apply your protection, rather than after.