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OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover (500ml)

OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover

OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover (500ml)

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OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover (500ml) OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover (500ml) £7.99
Click & Collect: Ilkeston · FreeMost eligible orders are ready within 5 minutes during opening times. Please wait for your collection-ready confirmation before travelling. Click & Collect: Ilkeston Not available for this option. Options that can be collected show it here. How it works

Erase comes in the black OCD Finish bottle with a trigger spray, this time with the name in purple, pictured on a purple background. It is the tar and glue remover of the range, in a 500ml size. Use it on a cool panel in the shade. Also from OCD Finish: 20/20 Vision Glass Cleaner.

  • OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover
  • Size 500ml
  • Dissolves tar spots
  • Lifts glue and adhesive residue
  • Cuts the need to scrub
  • A key step before claying
  • Suits spot treatment
  • Prepares paint for polish or protection
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Erase comes in the black OCD Finish bottle with a trigger spray, this time with the name in purple, pictured on a purple background. It is the tar and glue remover of the range, in a 500ml size. Use it on a cool panel in the shade. Also from OCD Finish: 20/20 Vision Glass Cleaner.

OCDfinish tar and glue remover is a powerful product that disintegrates tar from your paintwork allowing it to be washed off with ease during the cleaning process. Erase will also cut through grease, oil, wax, and other adhesives.

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Key features

  • Tar & Glue Remover
  • 500ml
  • Easy To Use
  • Home Detailing

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Expert Notes

The OCD Finish Erase Tar & Glue Remover dissolves tar spots and lifts glue and adhesive residue, a key step before claying. It comes in 500ml. Test on a hidden area, spray it onto the spots, let it soften them without drying and wipe away gently before washing the panel. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of OCD Finish car care products.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Lower panels and sills
  • Painted bumpers
  • Door shuts
  • Glass
  • Painted mirror caps

Caution: Test on a small hidden area first, never let it dry and use it in a well-ventilated space. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Tar & Glue Remover
Brand
OCD Finish
Product
Erase Tar & Glue Remover
Use
Removing Tar And Glue
Size
500ml
Application Method
Spray On
Surface Temperature
Cool, In The Shade

How To Use

Removing tar

  1. Wash and dry the car first.
  2. Test on a small hidden area.
  3. Spray it onto the tar or glue spots.
  4. Leave it a short time to soften them, never letting it dry.
  5. Wipe away gently with a soft microfibre, or rinse as the bottle directs.

Next steps

  1. Repeat on stubborn spots.
  2. Wash or wipe down the panel to remove any residue.
  3. Protect the paint afterwards.
  4. Store the bottle upright out of direct sunlight.

Top Tip: Letting it soften the tar before wiping means less pressure and less risk of marring.

Performance Benefits

  • Lifts glue and adhesive residue
  • Cuts the need to scrub
  • A key step before claying
  • Suits spot treatment
  • Prepares paint for polish or protection
  • Wipes away cleanly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is an OCD Finish tar and glue remover for removing tar and glue.

How much do I use?

Spray just enough to wet each spot, as the bottle directs.

Can I use it in direct sunlight?

No, work in the shade on cool panels so it never dries on the surface.

Who makes it?

It is made by OCD Finish and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

Soft microfibre cloths and a wash kit for afterwards.

How should I store it?

Store it upright with the cap on, out of direct sunlight and frost, and out of reach of children.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test on a hidden area first.
  2. Work on a dry panel.
  3. Let it soften the tar.
  4. Wipe gently, never scrub.
  5. Never let it dry.
  6. Wash the panel afterwards.
  7. Protect the paint afterwards.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

OCDfinish

OCDfinish is a UK based car care brand that makes detailing products, from shampoo to hydrophobic glass cleaner. The brand says it was founded through a love of detailing and set up in 2009 by close friends Neil Trew and Ashley James. Its stated aim is a range of car care, backed by customer service, that suits car enthusiasts, detailers and resellers alike. On its own website the range is grouped into wash, wheels, protection, finishing and interior products, with accessories, kits and merchandise alongside.

The Drivers HQ stocks four OCDfinish products, each with a different job. For the exterior there is OCDfinish Erase Tar & Glue Remover (500ml), which lifts tar and adhesive from paintwork, and OCDfinish Enhance Deep Gloss Polish (500ml), a finishing polish. OCDfinish 20/20 Vision Glass Cleaner (500ml) looks after windows and mirrors, and OCDfinish Cow Food Leather Armour (250ml) is a leather protection product for seats and other leather trim. Together they cover glass cleaners, leather protection, finishing polishes and tar and glue removers.

OCDfinish says it wants its products to suit everyone from the car enthusiast to the detailer, so the range fits a weekend wash as easily as a working detailing kit. In a typical routine, Erase goes on during the wash to break down tar spots and adhesive residue before rinsing. A finishing polish such as Enhance is normally used on clean, decontaminated paint to refine the gloss before any wax or sealant. 20/20 Vision takes care of the glass, and Cow Food Leather Armour goes onto clean, dry leather to protect it.

Buy OCDfinish from The Drivers HQ with tracked UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are replacing a favourite glass cleaner, protecting leather seats, lifting tar spots from the paintwork or adding a finishing polish to your routine, you can combine these OCDfinish products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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OCD FINISH 20/20 VISION GLASS CLEANER - 500ML - The Drivers HQ

Built by Friends Who Loved Detailing

OCDfinish says it was set up in 2009 by close friends Neil Trew and Ashley James. Their love of cars and detailing soon earned them the nickname Mr. OCD, as they were always cleaning their cars, and a Sunday at home could turn into almost a mini meet. At every show they attended they bought products, especially anything new, and settled on a set of favourites. The trouble was that those favourites all came from different places, which made ordering a nightmare.

The answer, the brand says, was a brand of their own that put all their favourite products in one place, in the same bottle. The idea took shape at a photo shoot: a photographer who wanted to shoot them cleaning cars for his final degree brought along a friend who was studying to be a chemist, and he offered to help. The range was then developed one product at a time. It took over 2 years to complete the opening range, and the founders sold all they had, including a track car, and even moved back home to raise the funds.

OCDfinish says the products were a hit at the shows that followed, and a few resellers joined to help distribute them further. In 2015 Ashley James stepped down as a partner because of work commitments and time, and Neil Trew took full ownership, bringing on more resellers and opening an outlet in Holland to create a supply chain into Europe. Today OCDfinish describes itself as a UK based company that ships to most countries worldwide.

OCD FINISH COW FOOD LEATHER ARMOUR (250ml) - The Drivers HQ

Easy to Use Care for Every Stage

OCDfinish says its ethos is to provide products that are easy to use and made to a high standard, and its website groups the range into wash, wheels, protection, finishing and interior products. The four products The Drivers HQ stocks come from across that range, so each one has a clear job in a cleaning routine rather than overlapping with the others.

The brand describes Erase Tar & Glue Remover as a powerful product that breaks down tar on paintwork so it can be washed off during the cleaning process, and says it also cuts through grease, oil, wax and other adhesives. Its directions are to spray it onto the affected area, leave it to penetrate for a maximum of 60 seconds, release the tar and glue with a microfibre cloth and rinse off. 20/20 Vision Glass Cleaner is made for all glass and mirrored surfaces, and the brand says it leaves a clear, smear-free finish with an element of protection from its Nano technology.

Cow Food Leather Armour is designed, in the brand's words, to defend against the elements and prolong the life of your leather while keeping it supple. It is applied directly to a dry surface and buffed off with a clean microfibre cloth, and OCDfinish also makes a Cow Food Leather Cleaner for preparing leather before conditioning. Completing the set, Enhance Deep Gloss Polish is a finishing polish in a 500ml bottle, used to bring out the gloss in clean paintwork before protection is applied.

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