Trick Shot® ASPHALT

Bio-Based Asphalt Solvent & Cleaner for Professional Paving Crews

Trick Shot® ASPHALT Solvent & Cleaner is a professional-grade, high-performance asphalt solvent engineered to outperform traditional and bio-based competitors in the asphalt production, paving, and maintenance industries. Its advanced, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-flammable formula penetrates and dissolves even hardened asphalt-based materials, including bitumen, tar, oil, and tack, from paving equipment, machinery, tools, and vehicle surfaces.

Designed as a superior alternative to diesel fuel and harsh petroleum solvents, Trick Shot® ASPHALT delivers faster breakdown, deeper penetration, and longer working time, reducing cleanup effort and labor costs while maintaining the highest standards of worker safety and environmental compliance. The result is maximum cleaning and release performance without the regulatory, safety, or environmental drawbacks of conventional asphalt solvents.

Formulated with a high-purity soy-based oil, Trick Shot® ASPHALT is registered under the USDA BioPreferred® Program and contains 96% biobased carbon. It meets the requirements for an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) under the Clean Water Act, making it suitable for use in environmentally sensitive applications. Its low evaporation rate and high flash point allow the product to remain active on surfaces longer, providing extended dwell time, deeper penetration, and longer-lasting cleaning and release performance with fewer reapplications.

Skin-safe, non-hazardous, and free of harmful fumes, Trick Shot® ASPHALT is ideal for frequent, day-to-day use in demanding asphalt operations. Whether used to remove hardened asphalt buildup or as a preventative release agent for tools, equipment, and truck beds, it delivers industrial-strength performance with unmatched safety and sustainability in every application.

Industrial Asphalt Solvent for Paving Equipment & Tool Cleaning

Trick Shot® ASPHALT is a professional-grade, high-performance solution engineered for the toughest paving cleanup demands. Designed to dissolve and lift stubborn asphalt residues, it rapidly breaks down tar, bitumen, oil, and hardened tack from paving equipment, hand tools, and jobsite work surfaces.

Engineered for everything from heavy paving machinery to everyday hand tools, Trick Shot® ASPHALT cleans pavers, rollers, screeds, hoppers, conveyors, spray systems, and tools with extended dwell time and superior cleaning depth. Its ability to remain active on surfaces allows crews to remove heavy buildup during daily maintenance and tackle stubborn or crystallized deposits with extended soak times, achieving deep, restorative cleaning without aggressive scraping or tool damage.

On vehicles and transport equipment, it effectively removes tack coats and asphalt overspray from truck beds, trailers, and shuttle buggies, helping prevent material buildup and surface degradation. When used as a surface-preparation cleaner prior to asphalt application, it promotes consistent adhesion and professional-quality results.

Trick Shot® ASPHALT also supports long-term system maintenance by breaking down residue in asphalt storage systems, drums, and transfer lines without harming components. Engineered for asphalt contractors, paving crews, and maintenance professionals, it delivers industrial-strength cleaning performance while upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

Asphalt Release Agent for Truck Beds, Tools & Paving Equipment

Trick Shot® ASPHALT is a professional-grade asphalt release agent engineered to prevent asphalt adhesion and buildup on critical paving equipment and tools. When applied, it forms a thin, durable protective barrier that helps keep asphalt from sticking to hoppers, loader buckets, truck beds, screeds, rakes, shovels, and other high-contact paving components, even under demanding, high-heat jobsite conditions.

Its low evaporation rate provides extended working time and long-lasting release performance, reducing reapplication frequency, minimizing cleanup labor, and helping crews stay productive with less downtime. Trusted by asphalt contractors and road crews, Trick Shot® ASPHALT supports cleaner equipment, smoother operations, and more efficient paving results from start to finish.

Note: Trick Shot® ASPHALT Solvent & Cleaner is not approved by AASHTO/NTPEP for all DOT projects. Check your state’s DOT requirements before use.

Bio-Based Asphalt Solvent Benefits: Safer Than Diesel, Stronger Cleaning

Trick Shot® ASPHALT delivers industrial-strength cleaning performance with an eco-smart formula engineered for today’s asphalt professionals. USDA Certified, 96% biobased, and fully biodegradable, it replaces diesel and traditional solvents with a safer formula that breaks down asphalt, tar, tack, and heavy residue with ease.

Its non-flammable, low-odor, and skin-safe composition creates a safer working environment with no harmful fumes, making it ideal for frequent, day-to-day use in demanding paving operations. Beyond cleaning, Trick Shot® ASPHALT offers exceptional versatility by functioning as a cleaner, lubricant, and asphalt release agent, helping crews reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and protect valuable equipment.

Fully compliant with Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) standards under the Clean Water Act, Trick Shot® ASPHALT is well-suited for environmentally sensitive applications and regulatory inspections. This makes it an optimal choice for municipalities, DOT contractors, and environmentally responsible paving teams seeking maximum performance without compromise.

Asphalt Solvent & Cleaner FAQs

What is an asphalt solvent?
An asphalt solvent is a specialized cleaning solution designed to dissolve and remove asphalt-based materials such as bitumen, tar, oil, and tack from tools, equipment, vehicles, and work surfaces. Asphalt solvents are commonly used in paving, road construction, and asphalt maintenance operations to reduce buildup and simplify cleanup.

What is an asphalt solvent used for?
Asphalt solvents are used to clean paving equipment, hand tools, truck beds, trailers, rollers, and storage systems. They are also used as preventative release agents to keep asphalt from sticking to surfaces during paving operations.

How do you use an asphalt cleaner safely?
Apply the asphalt cleaner directly to the affected surface using a sprayer, brush, or cloth. Allow the product to dwell so it can penetrate and break down residue, then wipe, scrape, or rinse as needed. Always follow label instructions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the jobsite.

How do you remove hardened asphalt from tools?
For hardened or crystallized asphalt buildup, apply Trick Shot® ASPHALT generously and allow extended soak time. Its low evaporation rate helps it remain active longer, softening hardened residue so it can be removed with minimal scraping or tool damage.

Is Trick Shot® ASPHALT safer than diesel fuel?
Yes. Trick Shot® ASPHALT is non-flammable, low-odor, skin-safe, and free from harsh petroleum chemicals. Unlike diesel fuel, it produces no harmful fumes and meets environmental compliance standards, making it safer for workers and jobsite use.

What are the benefits of bio-based asphalt solvents compared to diesel?
Bio-based asphalt solvents offer effective cleaning performance without the safety, regulatory, and environmental risks associated with diesel. They are biodegradable, emit fewer fumes, reduce fire hazards, and are better suited for environmentally sensitive applications and inspections.

Can Trick Shot® ASPHALT be used as an asphalt release agent?
Yes. Trick Shot® ASPHALT functions as both a powerful asphalt cleaner and a preventative release agent. When applied as a release agent, it forms a thin protective barrier that helps prevent asphalt from sticking to tools, equipment, and truck beds.

How do you apply Trick Shot® ASPHALT?
Trick Shot® ASPHALT can be applied by spraying, brushing, or wiping onto the surface. For cleaning, allow sufficient dwell time before wiping or rinsing. For release agent applications, apply a light, even coating prior to asphalt contact and reapply as needed based on job conditions.