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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


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Tar


Specific Uses For Product: Car Wash, Detailing


Surface Recommendation: Vehicle Exterior (Car, Truck, SUV, Jeep, RV & More)


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Contains Liquid Contents?: Yes


Cleaning Agent Formulation: Hard Surface Cleaner


Material Features: Scented


Item Volume: 473 Milliliters


Unit Count: 16.0 Fluid Ounces


Number of Items: 1


Item Weight: 500 Grams


Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Brand Name: Chemical Guys


Global Trade Identification Number: 86


Manufacturer: Chemical Guys


UPC: 816276011486


Item Part Number: CWS_104_16SW


Model Number: CWS_104_16SW


Part Number: CWS_104_16SW


Warranty Description: Customer satisfaction guaranteed. See product label for futher details.


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Removes Bugs 🐛 easy!
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Great product. I live in the South and it’s love bug season. If you don’t remove them in 24 hours or so they will eat your paint. This stuff takes them right off with very little effort! Used a microfiber cloth and it does the trick. Recommend it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026 by Scott Ottelin

  • Removed years of caked on sap in one wash! Removed years of caked on sap in one wash!
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I am SO happy for this product! I cannot believe how well it works!! I have Doug Firs over my driveway and had sap CAKED all over my car. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars getting it “detailed” several times and it never helps as much as it should. I spend $14.99 on this with one of those car wash gloves and it’s removed YEARS of sap in one wash!! I never thought I’d be so excited about a car wash soap 😂 could not recommend more. I bet after one or two more washes it will be mostly gone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026 by Photo

  • Will not remove evergreen saps.
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
This will not work for removing any type of evergreen tree sap (e.g. pine, fir, cedar, etc.). It might work for deciduous tree saps. Works well for removing bird poo, caked-on tree pollen, and algae. Be aware that this product contains benzene (a known carcinogen).
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025 by Owv&%hwoabbSh

  • Magic
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I have never written a Review on anything! But this product is magic 💫! Removed all old stains out of my car ! Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026 by Yasmin Zarnegin

  • Took pine sap and tar right off!
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Great product. Had to stay in Atlanta for a few months in spring and got pine tar all over my Subaru Outback. This stuff made quick work of it and road tar.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by Mark

  • Works like a dream
Style: SOAP Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
This product was amazing!! Had tons of sap on my car and it just wiped off so easily! I would buy this again!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026 by Melissa K.

  • 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.

  • Best I’ve tried
Style: SOAP Size: 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
It works amazingly well! Ceramic car washes couldn’t get the bugs and bees off off my car from a trip through Bakersfield . But this did in minutes. No residue and left the car shiny. I went over the area with a damp cloth after. Only complaint is it VERY THIN!!! Needs a spray bottle attachment not a cap. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by Pamela Kleinmann

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