CARPRO TarX is the professional’s choice when you need a powerful tar remover that can handle everything from heavy asphalt deposits to delicate adhesive residues.
Few contaminants are as frustrating as tar, bug guts or sticky adhesives. You scrub and wash, but the stain just laughs back at you. TarX is engineered to confront those challenges head-on. It is a high-strength citrus-solvent formula that penetrates tough residues, lifts them cleanly and lets you remove them with minimal effort.
What makes TarX stand out is its colour indicator: it goes on with a visible tint, so you can see exactly where it sits. That helps prevent overexposure in one area and missed spots in another, which means safer detailing and better results. Use it as your frontline tar remover for cars, or whenever you need a dependable bug and tar remover after long highway runs or rural drives.
TarX is designed for multiple tasks: stripping tar off wheels, cleaning adhesive from decals and badges, dissolving bug filth on bumpers, and degreasing oily components in engine bays or underbody parts. It does all of this while remaining safe for paint, trim, plastics, metal, glass and commonly used coatings when used as directed. Avoid sensitive clear plastics such as headlights and clear paint protection film (PPF).
Using TarX before your wash cycle reduces the mechanical friction required later. When the worst of the stuck-on contaminants is already loosened or dissolved, your mitt, your foam and your polishing steps can focus on fine cleaning rather than brute force. It’s not just about cleaning; it’s about preserving finish quality over time.
For detailers, car enthusiasts and workshop pros, TarX becomes one of those products you never skip. It sits alongside your pre-wash foam, your pH neutral shampoo such as CARPRO Reset and your clay lube, always ready when tar or sticky residue shows up. Explore more from CARPRO.
Features
- Heavy-duty tar attack: Breaks down asphalt and sticky road deposits
- Adhesive and decal stripping: Removes badge glue and sticky vinyl residue
- Bug and residue softening: Dissolves hardened insect remains and grime
- Degreasing capacity: Handles greasy suspension, frames and engine parts
- Visible application: Colour indicator shows where product has been applied
- Broad surface safety: Safe for paint, glass, trim, plastics, metals and coatings (avoid sensitive clear plastics such as headlights and PPF)
Directions
- Shake the bottle before use
- Spray TarX directly onto the contaminated area while the surface is dry
- Wait briefly for the product to react. Never allow it to dry on the surface, and don’t leave it on for more than 7–10 minutes
- If needed, lightly agitate with a microfiber towel or soft brush to aid removal
- Wipe or rinse off the residue thoroughly
- Proceed with a full wash or rinse cycle
Precautions
- Always test in a small, hidden area before full application
- Avoid sensitive clear plastics such as headlights and clear paint protection film (PPF)
- Do not apply on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight
- Use gloves and eye protection
- Avoid breathing vapours; work in a well-ventilated area
- Keep away from children
- Store sealed and out of heat
- Because of its potent formula, it is classified as a “Dangerous Good” for shipping, so handle accordingly