Washing your car is an essential part of car care and maintaining the paint and making sure you have maximum gloss and shine. Meguiar s Deep Crystal Car Wash contains special sudsing ingredients to safely and effectively remove loose dirt and contaminants without stripping wax protection. Dishwashing detergents are degreasers that will begin to strip away polishes and wax protection leaving paint vulnerable to the elements. This specialized formula will gently clean and brighten your paint preserves wax protection and leaves an amazing streak free finish.