Soft99 Tar Exterminator 500ml NZ – Tar, Bug & Grime Remover

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Soft99 Tar Exterminator – Removes Tar, Bugs and Stubborn Grime Without Scrubbing

Tar spots on the sills, baked-on bugs on the bumper, bird droppings on the bonnet – the dirt a normal wash just won't shift. Tar Exterminator is a powerful spray cleaner from Soft99 Japan that dissolves it in about 30 seconds, so you can wipe it away instead of scrubbing your paint.

✅ Removes tar and road pitch from paint, wheels and tyres
✅ Dissolves bugs and bird droppings with natural orange oils
✅ Lifts water stains, oily grime and old degraded coatings
✅ No abrasives – a powerful alkaline formula does the work, not a compound
✅ Works in 30 seconds – spray, wait, wipe, rinse
✅ Doubles as a paint prep degreaser before wax, sealant or coating

Where to Use It

Paintwork – tar spots behind the wheels and along the sills, bug splatter on the front end, bird droppings and stubborn water stains.
Wheels – oily grime and road tar that ordinary wheel cleaners leave behind.
Tyres – old browned dressing and built-up dirt, leaving a clean surface for fresh tyre dressing.

The Perfect Prep Before Protection

Tar Exterminator strips old waxes, sealants and coatings and leaves the surface completely clean and oil-free. That makes it an ideal first step before applying fresh protection, which will then bond better and last longer. Follow it with:

✅ QJUTSU Body Coat – 12-month quartz coating
✅ Fusso Coat F7 – easy liquid sealant, up to 6 months
✅ Wheel Dust Blocker – coating for clean wheels
✅ Tire Black Wax – restores a natural black on cleaned tyres

For contamination you can still feel after cleaning, finish with a clay bar.

How to Use

1️⃣ Rinse first – wash off sand, mud and dust.
2️⃣ Spray – turn the nozzle to ON and spray directly onto the area, one panel at a time.
3️⃣ Wait about 30 seconds, then agitate gently with a cloth or soft brush. Repeat if any marks remain.
4️⃣ Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a towel. Don't leave any product on the surface.
5️⃣ Rinse the nozzle with water after use.

⚠️ Important: Tar Exterminator removes waxes and coatings, so reapply protection afterwards to restore shine and water repellency. After use on wheels, test your brakes at low speed before driving normally.

Specifications

✅ Size: 500ml trigger spray
✅ Suitable for: paintwork, wheels and tyres
✅ Removes: tar, pitch, bugs, bird droppings, water stains, oily grime, degraded coatings
✅ Brand: Soft99, made in Japan

Safety and Precautions

Test on an inconspicuous area first.

Do not use on deteriorated or repainted areas. 

Do not use in strong sunlight or on hot surfaces, and don't let the product dwell for long periods.

Wipe off any overspray immediately.

Wear gloves, use in a well-ventilated area, and keep out of reach of children.

Do not inhale or swallow.

If it gets in your eyes, rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice if irritation continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it remove my wax or ceramic coating?
Yes – it strips waxes, sealants and coatings. That's what makes it a great prep product, but plan to reapply protection afterwards.

Does it contain a compound or abrasive?
No. It cleans chemically with an alkaline formula and orange oils, so there's no grit to scratch your paint.

My tyres lost their shine after using it – is that normal?
Yes. It removes old tyre dressing along with the dirt. Apply a fresh dressing such as Tire Black Wax to restore the finish.