{"product_id":"yum-cars-yum-tar-and-residue-remover","title":"Yum Cars Yum Tar \u0026 Residue | Citrus Tar \u0026 Glue Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYum Tar \u0026amp; Residue is the first step of a proper decontamination. It dissolves tar spots, adhesive residue, tree sap and other sticky contamination so they wipe or rinse away — without you having to grind them off with clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eThe chemistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTar and adhesives are non-polar, so water-based cleaners and shampoos barely touch them — they need a solvent. The Safety Data Sheet shows a low-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent base with citrus terpenes (limonene), which is where the citrus comes from. Like dissolves like: the solvent softens and dissolves the tar so it releases from the clear coat. Yum Cars describe the blend as derived from citrus fruits, non-corrosive, and gentle on paint yet strong against contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTar, glue and sticker residue, sap and traffic film on lower panels. Yum Cars state it can be used on paint, glass and plastic trim. Test first on resprayed panels, fresh paint and soft plastics, as any solvent cleaner can affect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eDilution guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTar, glue, sap and sticky residue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eReady to use — do not dilute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolvent-based tar removers are used exactly as they come. Water and solvent do not mix, so adding water does not thin this product — it separates it and stops it working. Yum Cars publish no dilution for it, and there isn't one. Spray it neat, let it work, wipe, then neutralise the area by re-washing with Yum Wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYum Cars' decontamination order: tar first (this product), then iron fallout with Yum Wheels, then clay with the Yum Clay Block, then re-wash with Yum Wash. Apply to a clean, dry, cool panel, give it a short dwell while the tar softens, wipe gently with a microfibre towel, then rinse and re-wash the area. Do not let it dry on the panel and do not use in direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dilute Yum Tar \u0026amp; Residue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a solvent product and is used neat, straight from the bottle. Diluting a solvent cleaner with water does not weaken it evenly — it simply stops it working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I use tar remover before or after iron remover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore. Yum Cars' decontamination order is tar first, then iron fallout with Yum Wheels, then clay, then a re-wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it remove sticker and badge glue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Adhesive residue is one of its main jobs. Let it dwell briefly so the glue softens, then wipe gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe on plastic trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYum Cars state it can be used on paint, glass and plastic trim. Test first on resprayed panels, fresh paint and soft plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0e7a42; border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500ml and 5 litre. This is a flammable solvent product: use it outdoors or with good ventilation, away from heat and naked flames. Wear gloves, keep it well out of reach of children, and if swallowed seek medical advice immediately — do not induce vomiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yum-cars\"\u003eYum Cars range\u003c\/a\u003e laid out in wash order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eGenuine Yum Cars, supplied through the Australian distributor · Alpha Details Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yum Cars","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49074115412190,"sku":"YC-TAR-RESIDUE-500ML","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litre","offer_id":49074115444958,"sku":"YC-TAR-RESIDUE-5L","price":211.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0707\/8878\/files\/tar-scaled.jpg?v=1789631666","url":"https:\/\/www.alphadetails.com.au\/products\/yum-cars-yum-tar-and-residue-remover","provider":"Alpha Details","version":"1.0","type":"link"}