It removes all kinds of dirt that you may encounter on the road and prepares the body for further protection with other Soft99 products.The Extreme Gloss Wax added to this shampoo will produce a shiny barrier that will protect the paint from deterioration. A sponge is included in the package. Directions for use: 1. Rinse the car with water, remove dust and heavy dirt in order to pre �vent scratching the paint 2. Pour the shampoo to the bucket or apply onto the included sponge, produce foam, then wash the whole vehicle 3. Rinse the vehicle with water and dry it using microfibers