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Chemical Guys Bug and Tar Remover Fast Acting Car Wash - Heavy Duty Cleaner for Bugs, Tar, Grime, Tree Sap & Bird Droppings - Safe for Car Paint, Glass, Chrome, Plastic, All Exterior Surfaces - 16 oz

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Style: SOAP


Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Features

  • SO EASY TO GET RESULTS (CWS_104_16SW) - Add this car wash bug remover to a wash bucket or foam cannon for maximum coverage; rinse easily without streaking or residue
  • SAFE FOR ALL SURFACES - This bug and tar remover for cars can be used on paint, glass, chrome, plastic, grilles, headlights, bumpers, and more-formulated to clean without harming finishes
  • FAST-ACTING FORMULA - Chemical Guys bug remover for cars exteriors loosens baked-on bug splatter and tar stains in seconds to reduce the need for aggressive rubbing or repeated passes
  • PERFECT PRE-WASH STEP - Use tree sap remover for car before a full wash to help prevent swirls and scratches caused by bonded debris.
  • HAND WASH OR FOAM CANNON - Add this Chemical Guys wash to a wash bucket or foam cannon for maximum coverage; rinse easily without streaking or residue
  • IDEAL FOR TRAVEL AND SUMMER DRIVING - Chemical Guys car wash for bugs and tar is essential for long road trips, highway commuting, or cleaning up after warm-weather drives.

Description

Chemical Guys Bug & Tar Wash (CWS_104_16SW) is the ultimate solution for removing stubborn road grime, insect splatter, and sticky embedded dirt that bond to your car's exterior. Bugs, tar, tree sap, and bird droppings can quickly damage paint and clear coat if left untreated. This heavy-duty formula breaks down those embedded dirt on contact, lifting them away from surfaces without the need for aggressive scrubbing. This tar and sap remover for cars is safe for use on paint, glass, chrome, plastic, and trim, Bug & Tar Wash is an ideal first step in your wash routine. It’s especially effective when used before contact washing to reduce the risk of scratching or swirling caused by dried-on debris. The fast-acting heavy duty remover softens bug guts and tar spots in seconds, safely removes bugs and making cleanup quick and easy—even on long-neglected surfaces. Perfect for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and off-road vehicles, this versatile cleaner can be used by hand or through a foam cannon for maximum coverage. Whether you're prepping for a weekend drive, removing bugs, or cleaning up after a long trip, Bug & Tar Wash delivers a professional-grade clean with minimal effort. Perfect for vehicle maintenance as a car sap remover for auto enthusiasts and auto detailers to protect paint. It’s great for car owners and car enthusiasts to use during their routine car detailing and quick cleanups for bug removals.

Brand: Chemical Guys


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Tar


Specific Uses For Product: Car Wash, Detailing


Material Feature: Scented


Manufacturer: ‎Chemical Guys


Brand: ‎Chemical Guys


Item Weight: ‎1.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎9.49 x 2.52 x 1.5 inches


Item model number: ‎CWS_104_16SW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎CWS_104_16SW


OEM Part Number: ‎CWS-104-16


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Date First Available: August 3, 2010


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Simple to use. Easy to apply and simple to rinse!
Style: SOAP + Speed Wipe Size: 16 oz
Love this stuff! .. No more applying a cleaner to a cars' surface and then having to wait to uncover and evaluate the outcome. It has a very pleasant smell and works in s jiffy. Spray and rinse. It doesn't take more than a few seconds to let it sit. Then, poof,. It's clean. It's very. nice quality. If you don't want to spend a perfect summer detailing your car,. This is the best little cleaner I've used. It several times and I'm more surprised each time with the simplicity of applications. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025 by Laura
    • Works great, must pre-mix
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Works phenomenally! I wanted something I could use before driving my car through the auto wash in the winter. It really helped remove bugs from the front of my car. You have to pre mix it though, that way it will last longer and so you can spray it on.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025 by Corey
    • Works well on bugs, tar removal requires more product
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I used this bug and tar remover on my Crosstrek. Front bumper and lower door panels had bugs and some tiny tar pimples. I have a bug an d tar sponge. The bugs come off great, and my spray bottle dilution as recommended 6:1. Tar did not budge after 3-5 min presoak. I added more product to my spray bottle and it helped, but I still had to fingernail the stretched tar on my paint and rub way harder that likely will scratch my paint. SO I used a fresh microfiber rag with undiluted product. This seemed to work better. So this product is not well suited for tar. A great bumper and panel presoak, it works, but tar is heavier as it dries hardened. So prefer to have a petro-based paint safe product for tar that does not damage clear coating. I suggest "Klean Strip interior Odorless Mineral Spirits" for more effective against tar and wash panel thereafter then apply protection again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024 by George A
    • Works on hardened tree sap
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Parked my SUV under a mulberry tree for nearly a week, and had thousands of brown sap spots on the white paint and on the windows. Just scrubbing and washing would have taken a week to get it all… believe me I tried. I order this bug and tar remover, I rewashed with the bug and tar remover mixed with the car wash soap I normally use. Most of the sap disappeared with the first wash, the bigger/more stubborn sap spots came off with a little gentle pressure in the second wash. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2025 by SMP
    • Great product
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Worked as described. Easy to apply and didn’t have to scrub super hard to remove bugs. Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Didn’t work perfectly for me
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I love all chemical guy products. I now live near the redwoods which make a unique dark sap that drips onto cars. I washed my truck with a chemicals guys kit and used their soap. After that first wash, I then tried spot cleaning with this product and I did not have the effect of lifting the stains. I had to clay bar the stains off. So, not a bad product as a regular soap, but it didn’t work perfectly for me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2025 by Angel S.
    • Excellent product
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Excellent product just recently used it. Drove 4 hours to visit our niece. Once we got there noticed bug splatter on the front of our car and windshield. I took with me the bottle of the chemical guys bug and tar remover. Rinse the front of our car with water then use the bug and tar remover mix in a spray bottle with water. I was able to get off all the bug splatter of the front of the car and the windshield. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025 by RLMBY
    • Even removed acrylic paint splatters from my work van
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
This stuff is great! I am a paint contractor so my van only gets hand washed a few times a year. I had about 4 months of bug and tar cooked on, from the summer sun and this product removed it with ease. Bonus for me I had acrylic paint from different jobs, splattered on the surface. This product even removed it too. The price is very fair. I use it in a spray bottle and apply it directly to the problem areas. This is a concentrated and at a 6 to 1 ration to water really makes it a bargain. This will be my new product I use on all my vehicles. Highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2025 by Mike Madden

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