---
product_id: 47808417
title: "Rain-X 620107 Bug and Tar Defense Pre-Wash Gel, 16 fl. oz, 1 Pack"
brand: "rain-x"
price: "R798"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Rain X"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47808417-rain-x-620107-bug-and-tar-defense-pre-wash-gel
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Fast-acting gel formula No scrubbing needed Safe on all exterior surfaces Rain-X 620107 Bug and Tar Defense Pre-Wash Gel, 16 fl. oz, 1 Pack

**Brand:** rain-x
**Price:** R798
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗✨ Clean smarter, not harder—because your ride deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rain-X 620107 Bug and Tar Defense Pre-Wash Gel, 16 fl. oz, 1 Pack by rain-x
- **How much does it cost?** R798 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47808417-rain-x-620107-bug-and-tar-defense-pre-wash-gel)

## Best For

- rain-x enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rain-x brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Road Trip Essential:** Perfect post-adventure cleanup to keep your ride looking flawless and fresh.
- • **Trusted & Top-Ranked:** Join thousands of satisfied drivers with a #16 ranked automotive stain remover.
- • **Long-Lasting Soak Time:** Viscous, soapy texture lets formula work deeply without drying out prematurely.
- • **Effortless Stain Removal:** Powerful gel clings and dissolves bugs, tar, and bird droppings with zero elbow grease.
- • **Versatile Surface Protection:** Safe for metal, glass, plastic, and clear coat—your car’s all-around defender.

## Overview

Rain-X Bug and Tar Defense Pre-Wash Gel is a fast-acting, viscous formula designed to effortlessly dissolve tough road grime like bugs, tar, and bird droppings. Safe for all exterior surfaces including clear coats, it requires no scrubbing—just spray, soak, and rinse. Highly rated and a top seller, it’s the perfect solution for maintaining a pristine vehicle after every journey.

## Description

Rain‑X Bug & Tar Pre-Wash Gel visibly fights to remove tough stains on your vehicle's surface. The powerful gel clings to your car's surface to effectively dissolve bugs, tar and bird dropping.

Review: Excellent Product - Smells like oranges. Works really well. You can let it sit for a while because it has a viscous, soapy texture that prevents it from drying quickly. Got rid of really stubborn tire-shine splatter on paint. Bugs came off like nothing.
Review: Wonderful - I never write reviews but if I did not for this I would feel guilty. This stuff is amazing. It will remove tar, oil and crap that may find its way on your car. I have removed tar and oil that dripped from the L- line (train) I drive under. Will remove with ease.

## Features

- Removes tough stains quickly and easily
- Ideal for cleaning your vehicle after long road trips
- Safe for use on all exterior metal, glass and plastic surfaces
- No scrubbing required - just spray on, let the formula soak, and wash away
- Safe on clear coat

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071X4DS2J |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,281 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #16 in Automotive Bug, Sap & Tar Removers |
| Brand | Rain-X |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,407) |
| Date First Available | June 12, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | 620107 |
| Manufacturer | Rain-X |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 620107 |
| Model | bug |
| Product Dimensions | 3.74 x 2 x 10.38 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rain-X
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Material Feature:** Clean
- **Scent:** Unscented
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Stain Remover

## Images

![Rain-X 620107 Bug and Tar Defense Pre-Wash Gel, 16 fl. oz, 1 Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VMFhhcbKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this work if I spray it on and then run the car through the car wash?**
A: I would not think so. Needs to soak and then you might only be able to clean some of the bug or tar. Might take more effort.

**Q: Can I use this in a foam Canon or pump sprayer?**
A: You could put it in a pump sprayer to dispense it

**Q: affect ppf, paint protection film?**
A: It didn’t hurt any of my paint or my protection film at all.

**Q: does this remove tree sap from car windows?**
A: Im sure it will it works  pretty  good on tar and bugs

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product
*by A***R on October 27, 2025*

Smells like oranges. Works really well. You can let it sit for a while because it has a viscous, soapy texture that prevents it from drying quickly. Got rid of really stubborn tire-shine splatter on paint. Bugs came off like nothing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful
*by T***! on September 25, 2025*

I never write reviews but if I did not for this I would feel guilty. This stuff is amazing. It will remove tar, oil and crap that may find its way on your car. I have removed tar and oil that dripped from the L- line (train) I drive under. Will remove with ease.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works very well, but I would not spray it on directly, esp if there's rubber/rubber coating nearby.
*by J***M on September 7, 2024*

Unfortunately, I did spray it directly on, on my motorcycle's plastic windscreen and the front painted plastic cowling and headlight where the bug mung gathers, which the directions SAID I was supposed to do. Says it's fine for painted surfaces, etc, and to leave it sit for a minute before starting to wipe it off. Well, yes and no... The problem? Ok, it says DO NOT get it on any rubber (because it will eat into it and destroy it). But it's actually more like fine print, not in BOLD TEXT, so that little tidbit of info is easy to miss because of this. Really stupid, since there's so much rubber and rubber coated stuff on our vehicles these days. So, first problem: my windscreen has a rubber strip along the bottom, so it's almost impossible to spray it on the windscreen but somehow not get any on that rubber, let alone let it soak for a minute without it dripping down onto it. But I was careful, only sprayed it on lightly, and kept wiping off the drips running down the screen to keep it from the rubber. USE A MICROFIBER CLOTH, by the way! Especially on plastic or paint! The far worse problem is that I sprayed it on that painted cowling. My front fender is also painted plastic and the stuff I sprayed on the cowling dripped onto that fender. Unconcerned about that because they tell us it's fine, I took my time with the cloth, got all the bug goo off the screen and cowling, and THEN I got to the drips on the fender. Which had somehow sorta burned into the paint, and it's now a bit discolored where that drip streak was sitting for 15 minutes. Furious? Yes. Yes, I am FURIOUS! ****June 17, 2025 EDIT: I need to address the serious flaws in the above here. That discoloration somehow went away. Not sure when, cuz I rarely happen to be looking at my front fender. But, it's gone. No damage to paint or coating. I just left the original paragraph above there so anyone experiencing this could rest easier with this additional info added. Not furious. Just a bit ashamed. lol I would still suggest not letting any of it sit there for a long time, but it seems to be far less a problem than I had thought. ___________ So, what I discovered from all this is that it's really just unnecessary to spray it on, let alone to leave it soak for a minute. Spray it right onto your microfiber cloth and none of this will happen to you. You don't even need to use very much, and it cleans all the crud off just fine this way. And I was surprised to find out that it just rinses right out of the cloth, along with the crud, so it's ready to go the next time I use it. I figured I'd have to throw the cloth out. I mean, it's RAIN-X. But I'm quite glad that it does wash right out. I revised my rating from 4 stars to 5, by the way...

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*