Bug, Tar & Glue


Power through the bonded contamination that can’t be removed by washing alone. Please see our extensive range or bug, tar & glue removers below.

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Safely Eradicate Harmful Bonded Contamination with Car Bug & Grime, Traffic Film And Tar & Glue Removers

There are many types of harmful contamination that can bond to paintwork and, if left untreated, can leave behind unsightly marks and irreparable damage. This is where our selection of specialist car bug, tar and glue, and traffic film removers prove an essential part of any comprehensive detailing kit.Formulated using a selection of high-quality surfactants and solvents, our products are capable of chemically dissolving all kinds of contamination during the your car wash, encapsulating the most harmful particles for safe rinsing or wiping away. Our full range can take you through both the pre-wash and decontamination stages, safely removing the worst contaminants, without damaging the potentially sensitive surfaces underneath. Browse our range to explore our hard-hitting products and equip yourself with trustworthy solutions to break down and remove the toughest contaminants every time you wash your car.

Shop Fast-Acting And Effective Decontamination Products Today!

Bug splatter, road tar and glue residues are some of the most common contaminants that are capable of damaging car paintwork. When left for extended periods these are prone to etching into sensitive surfaces, compromising the finish and even bringing on further corrosion. Only the correct selection of specialist detailing products can remove these safely without inflicting damage on your car exterior. At Auto Finesse, we offer a complete collection of decontamination and cleaning products that are gentle o paintwork yet effective for safe removal of acidic contamination from bug splatter, glue residues and the black spots caused by road tar. We invite all car enthusiasts and professional detailers to explore the following categories:

  • Cleaners and Degreasers:

Two of our most popular products includeCitrus Power Bug & Grime Remover and Dynamite Traffic Film Remover.Both are powerful citrus-based cleaning agents designed to be used in the pre-wash stages, and both are kind to previously-applied waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings. Citrus Power is a ready-to-use solution designed to lift and encapsulate harsh contamination to allow for safe rinsing. While Dynamite is a powerful, dilute-to-suit solution that can lend itself to many specific cleaning tasks, from a powerful pre-wash solution to cleaning engine bays and wheels. These next generation, surfactant-based cleaning products are suitable for ridding contamination on all exterior surfaces including paintwork, glass, wheels, vinyl wraps and rubber or plastic trim.

  • Tar and Glue Removers:

We offer a duo of advanced solvent-based products to address all kinds of sticky residue on your car exterior. Choose from ObliTARate Tar & Glue Remover3 and ObliTARate Gel to chemically dissolve tar and sticky residues on all types of paintwork, and allow for safe rinsing or wiping during the decontamination stage. Both are heavy-duty products but solutions that are safe for use on all painted and powder-coated surfaces. Melt away tar, glue, oily contamination, overspray and traffic cone rash effortlessly with these premium solvent-based products.

  • Applicators:

Aid the application of our Tar & Glue Removers with our Microfibre Applicators. A master multitasker constructed from super-soft, short-pile microfibre, these are ideal for the application and agitation of solvent-based cleaners along with polishes, glazes and finishing products. Our dual-sided, machine washable Microfibre Applicators come in packs of three to ensure you always have a clean applicator to hand.

  • Mixing Bottles and Pump Sprayers:

Whether you’re looking for accurate dilution of your pre-wash products, or simply hoping to make the most of our 5-litre, trade size containers, orPro Bottle and Foaming Pressure Sprayer are the ideal professional application tools for all your cleaning needs. Built to stand up to the rigours of professional use, day in and day out, our products are built to last a lifetime.

Treat Bug Splats, Sticky Tar And Adhesive Residues With The Best Pre-Wash Detailing Products On the Market!

Get professional-level results during every detail without damaging the sensitive paintwork on your car. Capable of safely removing tar spots, dissolving adhesives from stickers and signs, and cleaning away extreme bug splatter, our product range is specifically designed to keep your car looking clean and pristine all-year-round. Browse our collection of next-generation detailing products and enjoy free shipping across the UK on all orders over £50! Switch your payment option to Clearpay to pay at your own pace in four interest-free instalments.