Washing your car removes contaminants and impurities from the clearcoat that could damage your car's paint. Things like dirt, mud, and road salt can attach to the finish as you drive. The minerals in this road debris can damage your clearcoat if not washed off quickly. Car wash soap is made to clean automotive paint and remove impurities. Combine washing your vehicle with regular waxing for added paint protection. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries car wash product options for all of your auto cleaning and detailing needs.