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Better Car Care BetTAR Tar & Glue Remover

Ready to use solvent tar and adhesive remover

Better Car Care BetTAR Tar & Glue Remover

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Better Car Care BetTAR Tar & Glue Remover Better Car Care BetTAR Tar & Glue Remover £18.00
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Better BetTAR is the Better Car Care tar and glue remover: an intensive solvent based cleaner that softens stubborn tar deposits, adhesive residue and other sticky contamination on paintwork so it can be wiped away with a soft microfibre cloth. It is made for the tar spots on lower panels, sills and wheel arches, and for the glue left behind by stickers, badges and decals.

  • Softens stubborn tar spots
  • Removes sticker and badge glue
  • Wipes away with microfibre
  • Ready to use, no mixing
  • For sills and lower panels
  • For wheel arch tar
  • For fully cured paintwork
  • Made in the UK
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Full Description

Better BetTAR is the Better Car Care tar and glue remover: an intensive solvent based cleaner that softens stubborn tar deposits, adhesive residue and other sticky contamination on paintwork so it can be wiped away with a soft microfibre cloth. It is made for the tar spots on lower panels, sills and wheel arches, and for the glue left behind by stickers, badges and decals.

BetTAR is supplied ready to use and must not be diluted. Tar removers can take off wax and sealant, so protect the treated area again afterwards. It is flammable, so use it outdoors or in a well ventilated area, away from heat and sparks.

Key features

  • Softens stubborn tar spots and sticky residue
  • Removes glue left by stickers, badges and decals
  • For fully cured, compatible paintwork
  • Ideal for lower panels, sills and wheel arches
  • Ready to use, never diluted
  • Made in the UK

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Key features

  • Tar Remover
  • Glue Remover
  • Ready To Use
  • Solvent Based
  • Made in the UK

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Expert Notes

Better BetTAR is the tar and glue remover in the Better Car Care range. It is a ready to use solvent cleaner that softens tar spots and adhesive so they wipe away with a soft microfibre cloth instead of being scrubbed off. It is ideal on lower panels, sills and behind the wheel arches, and on the glue left by stickers, badges and decals. Apply it to a cool panel, let it dwell briefly, wipe, and repeat rather than rubbing hard, then wipe with a damp cloth and wash the area. It can remove wax and sealant, so protect the panel again afterwards. It is flammable and not for fresh paint or SMART repairs.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Tar spots on lower panels
  • Sills and rocker panels
  • Behind the wheel arches
  • Sticker and decal residue
  • Badge adhesive
  • Fully cured paintwork

Caution: Not for fresh paint or SMART repairs, take care around plastics, and use it away from heat and sparks as it is flammable.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Tar And Glue Remover
Brand
Better Car Care
Product
Better BetTAR
Use
Tar And Adhesive Removal
Suitable For
Fully Cured, Compatible Paintwork
Not Suitable For
Fresh Paint, SMART Repairs
Size
1L, 5L
Format
Ready To Use
Base
Solvent
Appearance
Straw Coloured Liquid
Dilution
Do Not Dilute
Application Method
Apply, Brief Dwell, Wipe
Wipe With
Soft, Colourfast Microfibre Cloth
Surface Temperature
Cool Panels, Out Of Direct Sunlight
Removes
Tar Spots, Adhesive Residue, Sticky Marks
Wax Safe
No, Reapply Protection After
Ready To Use
Yes
Safety
Flammable, Gloves And Eye Protection
Country Of Origin
UK
Product Code
BCCTAG1L (1L), BCCTAG5L (5L)

How To Use

Removing tar

  1. Work on a cool car out of direct sunlight.
  2. Apply BetTAR to the tar spots or glue.
  3. Let it dwell briefly, where safe to do so.
  4. Wipe the softened tar away with a soft, colourfast microfibre cloth.
  5. Repeat rather than rubbing hard.
  6. Wipe the area with a clean damp cloth.

Afterwards

  1. Wash or rinse the area thoroughly.
  2. Reapply wax or sealant to the treated panels.
  3. Test unfamiliar surfaces on a hidden area first.
  4. Store it sealed and away from heat.

Top Tip: Peel a sticker slowly, then use BetTAR on the glue left behind instead of scraping it.

Performance Benefits

  • Softens stubborn tar spots
  • Lifts sticker and decal glue
  • Wipes away with microfibre
  • No mixing, ready to use
  • Cleans sills and lower panels
  • Leaves paint ready to protect

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Better BetTAR remove?

Tar deposits, adhesive residue and other sticky contamination from paintwork.

Do I dilute it?

No. BetTAR is supplied ready to use and must not be diluted.

Will it remove sticker glue?

Yes, it softens adhesive left behind by stickers, badges and decals so it can be wiped away.

Is it safe on fresh paint?

No. Do not use it on recently painted panels or SMART repairs.

Does it remove wax?

Tar removers can affect waxes and sealants, so protect the treated area again afterwards.

Is it flammable?

Yes. Use it outdoors or in a well ventilated area, away from heat, sparks and flames.

How do I wipe it off?

With a clean, soft, colourfast microfibre cloth, then a damp cloth, then wash or rinse the area.

What sizes are there?

1 litre and 5 litre bottles.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Let it dwell briefly before wiping.
  2. Repeat rather than scrub.
  3. Use a soft microfibre cloth.
  4. Wash the area afterwards.
  5. Reapply protection after use.
  6. Keep it off fresh paint.
  7. Test around plastics first.
  8. Store away from heat.

The Brand

Better Car Care

Better Car Care is a British car care brand run by Better Car Care Ltd from Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, with the motto Better products. Better results. Its range is short and covers every stage of a proper wash, from pre-wash and snow foam to shampoo, wheels, decontamination, drying and finishing, plus a wash mitt and a drying towel. The chemicals come in 1 litre and 5 litre bottles, most of them concentrates, and many are made in the UK. You will know the bottles by the black 8 ball logo with a B on it.

Each product has its own name: Suds is the shampoo, Ripper the citrus pre-wash, Thickness the snow foam and Versatility the all purpose cleaner, while Reaction removes iron fallout, BetTAR shifts tar and glue, Dressed does the tyres and Gloss is the quick detailer. The Lie Detector drying towel has a white side that shows any dirt your wash missed.

We stock the Better Car Care range online and in our Ilkeston shop. Good places to start are Suds car shampoo, Thickness snow foam and the Lie Detector drying towel.

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Better Car Care 5 litre range: rinse aid, APC, snow foam, pre-wash, wheel cleaner and shampoo

The Better Car Care range, stage by stage

Pre-wash. Ripper is a non-caustic citrus pre-wash, diluted up to 1:10 in a pump sprayer, for road dirt, bird droppings and bugs, and it doubles as an interior pre-spray. Thickness is a thick, high cling alkaline snow foam that loosens traffic film and grime before you touch the paint.

Wash. Suds is a highly concentrated pH neutral shampoo used at 1:600 to 1:800. It is kind to wax, sealants and ceramic coatings and safe on wraps and PPF. Use it with the plush Better Wash Mitt, whose long pile draws dirt away from the paint.

Wheels and decontamination. The wheel cleaner (Better Wheels) is a non-acid concentrate used from 1:3 to 1:15. Reaction is a pH neutral, colour changing iron fallout remover for paint and wheels, used neat or 1:1, and BetTAR is a ready to use solvent tar and glue remover.

Dry, finish and protect. The rinse aid (Better Drying) makes rinse water sheet off the bodywork and adds gloss and protection, the Lie Detector towel dries the rest, Gloss is a hydrophobic spray and wipe quick detailer, and the tyre and trim dressing (Better Dressed) gives tyres and rubber a deep sheen. Versatility, the all purpose cleaner, covers engine bays, door shuts, trim and carpets.

Shop by type: snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, iron and fallout removers, quick detailers and drying towels.

Better Car Care Snow Foam 1 litre on a pool table

Our Better Car Care wash routine

Starting from scratch? This is the wash we recommend with the Better Car Care range:

  1. Spray Ripper, diluted up to 1:10, on the lower panels, front and mirrors, let it work without drying, then rinse.
  2. Foam the car with Thickness, leave it a few minutes, then rinse from the top down.
  3. Clean the wheels with the wheel cleaner at 1:9, agitating with a soft wheel brush.
  4. Wash with Suds at 1:600 to 1:800 and the Better Wash Mitt, using two buckets with grit guards.
  5. Spray on the rinse aid, rinse it off, and dry with the Lie Detector towel, white side first.
  6. Finish with Gloss on the paint and Dressed on the tyres.

Every few months, or before a polish, decontaminate after the wash with Reaction for iron fallout and BetTAR for tar spots, then protect the paint again. Work on a cool car out of direct sunlight and never let any product dry on the paint. The tyre dressing and the tar remover are flammable, so use them outdoors, away from heat.

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