The Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Pre-Wax Prep quickly removes minor paint defects and blemishes while adding polishing oils to enhance the depth of color and shine. It utilizes SiO2 technology, leaving painted surfaces with extreme water beading action where water rolls right off. In addition to cleaning and reviving paint, it also leaves behind a fine layer of Hybrid Ceramic protection. According to the company, the new formula is user-friendly and goes on super smooth and wipes off with ease making it feel more like wax than a traditional compound.