When it comes to detailing your car, washing is one of the basic and essential steps to keep your paint looking its best with maximum shine. Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax is a premium car wash soap that will gently clean your paint, leaving a deep, glossy shine while offering additional wax protection each time it’s used. With incredible sudsing and foaming action, Ultimate Wash & Wax safely lifts dirt and grime to minimize the risk of creating swirls while gloss enhancers boost depth, gloss and shine. This formula is also a hybrid blend of premium carnauba wax and synthetic polymers deliver protection while you wash. Dish washing detergents are degreasers that strip away wax and polish and accelerate oxidation. For this reason, you always want to use a premium pH balanced car wash soap. This will gently clean, boost shine and preserve your wax protection while also adding to it.