It is a water-based cleaning and polishing product that contains special “space-aged” polymers, soaps, surfactants, lubricating agents, non-abrasive pumice, a trace of alcohol, a special Fossil Wax and the finest Brazilian Carnauba Wax you can buy. Main use is for Older and Oxidized cars. it cleans the paint down to the clear coat and leaves a great wax finish. Maintain with the Freedom ONE product every week afterward.