If you work in paving, roofing, or public works, you already know the drill: the job isn’t finished until the equipment is clean. Baked-on asphalt, thick grease, and stubborn tar accumulations on hot boxes and distributors can bring productivity to a grinding halt.

For decades, crews have relied on diesel, kerosene, and harsh chemical solvents to scrape the grime off their gear. But these traditional methods come with serious drawbacks—they are hazardous, bad for the environment, and often leave behind a greasy residue that compromises the next job.

It’s time to upgrade your cleaning protocol. Enter PinePower by SPC Specialty Products—the heavy-duty, eco-friendly solvent designed to tackle your worst asphalt nightmares.

What Makes PinePower Different?

PinePower is an eco-friendly asphalt and tar remover engineered from agriculturally derived solvents, combined with hard-working terpenes and surfactants. As the name suggests, it leverages the natural, heavy-duty cleaning properties of pine oil (not citrus).

Because it is 100% biodegradable and contains zero Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODCs) or Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), it’s safe for your crew and the environment.

Superior Performance: 

PinePower vs. The Alternatives

You might be wondering: Can an eco-friendly cleaner really strip baked-on tar? The answer is yes. In fact, PinePower is over ten times as effective at dissolving asphalt, grease, and oil compared to standard citrus, diesel, or petroleum-based products.

Here is why PinePower is the superior choice for your fleet:

• High Flash Point: Unlike diesel or kerosene, it offers a much safer, high flash point while preventing asphalt from sticking to metal surfaces.
• Slow Evaporation Rate: The solvent stays wet on tools, truck beds, and hot boxes longer, giving it the time it needs to break down hardened asphalt and co-polymers.
• Highly Concentrated: A little goes a long way, making it a highly economical choice for large fleets.
• Emulsifiable: If you accidentally spill PinePower on fresh asphalt pavement, it won't ruin your hard work—it can be immediately de-activated with water.

Where to Use PinePower

PinePower is versatile enough for almost any bituminous accumulation. Keep it on hand for cleaning:

• Asphalt Paving Machines and Durapatchers
• Hot Boxes (even cleans baked-on accumulations)
• Asphalt Distributors
• Asphalt Based Sealers
• Mastic Melters & Applicators
• Tar Based Roofing Equipment
• Hand tools like rakes and shovels

How to Clean Your Equipment with PinePower

Because PinePower requires absolutely no mixing, applying it to your gear is fast and straightforward.

1. Apply the solvent: Spray PinePower generously over the affected equipment under pressure using a standard pump-up sprayer. Ensure all heavy tar and grease accumulations are fully coated.
2. Let It Dwell: Allow the product to sit on the surface. Because of its slow evaporation rate, it will cling to the metal and begin dissolving and softening the hardened build-up
3. Agitate: If you are dealing with severely baked-on asphalt (like inside a hot box), use a brush or scraper to agitate the thickest deposits once they have softened. 
4. Rinse Away: Rinse the treated equipment throughly using hot water or steam. PinePower easily emulsifies and rinses completely clean, leaving your metal surfaces bare and ready for the next job.

Ready to Clean Smarter?

Stop wasting time scraping tools and exposing your crew to hazardous chemicals. By making the switch to PinePower, you are choosing a solution that is safer, highly economical, and radically more effective at breaking down the toughest job site grime.

Visit SPC Specialty Products today to get a quote and equip your crew with the ultimate eco-friendly asphalt remover.