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Car Floor Mats15 Car Organizer9 Cargo Liners12

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Dash Cam

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Radar Detector9

Windshield Sun Shade15

Windshield Wipers18

Brakes

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Brake Fluid14 Brake Pads10 Brake Service Tools10

Coatings

8

All-in-One Polish & Wax12 Ceramic Booster / Topper9 Ceramic Coating18 Ceramic Spray Coating32 Liquid Wax15 Paint Sealant7 Paste Wax17 Spray Wax13

Detailing Tools

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Applicator Pad11 Car Air Dryer12 Clay Mitt6 DA Polisher16 Detail Brush10 Detailing Light6 Detailing Vacuum12 Drill Brush6 Drying Towel17 Foam Cannon15 Foam Gun12 Glass Microfiber Towel12 Grit Guard9 Microfiber Towel18 Ozone Generator2 Paint Thickness Gauge4 Polishing Pad9 Pressure Washer23 Rotary Polisher6 Spray Bottle11 Wash Bucket11 Wash Mitt13 Water Blade & Squeegee9 Wheel Brush10

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Automotive Battery17 Battery Terminal Cleaner9 Carburetor Cleaner17 Engine Bay Detailer / Dressing4 Engine Degreaser12 MAF Sensor Cleaner5 Spark Plug28 Throttle Body Cleaner6

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Chrome Polish7 Convertible Top Cleaner6 Exterior Dressing10 Headlight Bulb22 Headlight Restoration12 Headlight Restoration Kit11 Paint Protection Film8 Paint Touch-Up8 PPF / Vinyl Coating6 PPF Maintenance Spray9 Rust Converter8 Trim Coating6 Trim Restorer12 Undercoating6 Water Spot Remover (Paint)9

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Cabin Air Filter21 Coolant / Antifreeze17 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)6 Diesel Treatment6 Engine Air Filter24 Fuel Injector Cleaner19 Fuel Stabilizer6 Fuel System Cleaner10 Motor Oil24 Oil Additive8 Oil Filter29 Power Steering Fluid9 Transmission Fluid12 Washer Fluid16

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Battery Charger / Maintainer18 Car Cover12 Detailing Cart6 First Aid Kit11 Garage Floor Mat / Containment Mat5 Jump Starter22 Jumper Cables9 Mechanic Creeper6 Mechanic Stool6 Retractable Cord Reel9 Roadside Emergency Kit9 Shop Vacuum / Wet-Dry Vac9 Tire Inflator21 Tire Repair Kit12

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Anti-Fog (Interior Glass)6 Deicer / Frost Spray12 Glass Cleaner16 Glass Coating12 Glass Polish5 Glass Water Spot Remover9 Rain Repellent & Water Beading12

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Air Freshener13 Carpet Cleaner12 Dashboard Protectant12 Extractor Solution8 Fabric Protectant11 Fabric Upholstery Cleaner15 Headliner Cleaner8 Interior Brush9 Interior Detailer12 Leather Care19 Leather Cleaner12 Leather Conditioner12 Odor Eliminator12 Plastic / Trim Cleaner9 Seat Belt Cleaner4 Weatherstrip Conditioner6

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Anti-Seize Compound6 Dielectric Grease9 Multi-Purpose Lubricant14 Penetrating Oil / Multi-Purpose Lubricant17 Silicone Lubricant9 White Lithium Grease9

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Combination Wrenches12 Floor Jack11 Hex & Torx Keys6 Impact Wrenches12 Jack Stands11 Multimeters & Electrical Testers8 OBD-II Scanner / Code Reader15 Oil Filter Wrench11 Oil Funnel9 Pliers & Cutters9 Pry Bars, Pullers & Extractors6 Ratchets & Breaker Bars11 Screwdrivers & Nut Drivers9 Sockets & Socket Sets15 Tool Storage & Chests9 Torque Wrenches14 Work Lights & Inspection Tools8

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9

Clay Bar10 Clay Lubricant6 Compound & One-Step9 Finishing Polish8 Glaze7 One-Step Polish11 Overspray Remover4 Pad Cleaner3 Panel Prep / IPA Wipe6

Ppe

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Eye Protection10 Eye Protection — Chemical-Splash Goggles9 Hand & Skin Protection12 Hearing Protection8 Respirator Cartridges & Filters9 Respiratory Protection9 Respiratory Protection — Full-Face5

Wash

8

All-Purpose Cleaner (APC)14 Bug & Tar Remover10 Bug Scrubber Pad9 Car Shampoo23 Iron Remover9 Pre-Wash & Snow Foam10 Quick Detailer15 Waterless & Rinseless Wash13

Wheels Tires

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Tire Cleaner10 Tire Dressing19 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS)8 Tires36 Wheel Cleaner17 Wheel Coating & Sealant6

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P65 — carries a California Prop 65 cancer or reproductive-harm warning.

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Chemical Guys
Bug and Tar Heavy Duty Car Wash (CWS104)
#1 in Bug & Tar Remover· 1 day
SDSProp 65
7.6*
CCT

Health8.2Env6.0

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Meguiar's Heavy Duty Bug & Tar Remover (G180515, 15 oz Aerosol)

Heavy Duty Bug & Tar Remover (G180515, 15 oz Aerosol)

Health8.5Env6.0

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Griot's Garage Bug & Smudge Remover

Bug & Smudge Remover

Health6.0Env7.0

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04

McKee's 37 Road Kill Bug Remover

Road Kill Bug Remover

Health5.0Env7.0

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Adam's Polishes Bug Remover (16 oz)

Adam's Polishes

Bug Remover (16 oz)

Health5.7Env3.9

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06

Goo Gone Automotive Adhesive Remover

Automotive Adhesive Remover

Health5.0Env3.9

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Stoner Tarminator Tar, Sap, and Asphalt Remover

Tarminator Tar, Sap, and Asphalt Remover

Health1.0Env3.3

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08

Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover (T-520A Trigger Spray)

Bug & Tar Remover (T-520A Trigger Spray)

Health3.0Env4.5

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CarPro TarX Tar and Adhesive Remover

TarX Tar and Adhesive Remover

Health1.5Env4.5

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Chemical Guys Bug and Tar Heavy Duty Car Wash (CWS104)

Bug & Tar Remover · Chemical Guys

Bug and Tar Heavy Duty Car Wash (CWS104)

⭐#1 in Bug & Tar Remover· 1 day

CCT Score7.6*

Health8.2Env6.0

Last reviewed May 2026

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Meguiar's Heavy Duty Bug & Tar Remover (G180515, 15 oz Aerosol)

Bug & Tar Remover · Meguiar's

Heavy Duty Bug & Tar Remover (G180515, 15 oz Aerosol)

CCT Score7.5*

Health8.5Env6.0

Last reviewed May 2026

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Griot's Garage Bug & Smudge Remover

Bug & Tar Remover · Griot's Garage

Bug & Smudge Remover

CCT Score6.8*

Health6.0Env7.0

Last reviewed May 2026

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McKee's 37 Road Kill Bug Remover

Bug & Tar Remover · McKee's 37

Road Kill Bug Remover

CCT Score6.8

Health5.0Env7.0

Last reviewed May 2026

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Adam's Polishes Bug Remover (16 oz)

Bug & Tar Remover · Adam's Polishes

Bug Remover (16 oz)

CCT Score6.5*

Health5.7Env3.9

Last reviewed Jun 2026

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Goo Gone Automotive Adhesive Remover

Bug & Tar Remover · Goo Gone

Automotive Adhesive Remover

CCT Score6.2*

Health5.0Env3.9

Last reviewed May 2026

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Stoner Tarminator Tar, Sap, and Asphalt Remover

Bug & Tar Remover · Stoner

Tarminator Tar, Sap, and Asphalt Remover

CCT Score5.7*

Health1.0Env3.3

Last reviewed Jun 2026

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Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover (T-520A Trigger Spray)

Bug & Tar Remover · Turtle Wax

Bug & Tar Remover (T-520A Trigger Spray)

CCT Score5.5*

Health3.0Env4.5

Last reviewed May 2026

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CarPro TarX Tar and Adhesive Remover

Bug & Tar Remover · CarPro

TarX Tar and Adhesive Remover

CCT Score5.4*

Health1.5Env4.5

Last reviewed May 2026

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