Composition and method for road-film removal

The solution of claim comprising a concentrated cleaning solution wherein said chelating agent comprises at least one polycarboxylic acid chelating agent, and said solution additionally comprises at least one of the following:

• e) from about 1×10−2% to 25% by weight of said solution of at least one anionic surfactant,
• f) from about 1×10−2% to 25% by weight of the solution of at least one nonionic or amphoteric surfactant, and
• g) from about 5×10−2% to 5% by weight of the concentrate solution of at least one silicate.

A process for cleaning an exterior surface on a vehicle comprising the steps of:

• a) applying a first liquid composition to said exterior surface of said vehicle,
• b) while at least a portion of said first liquid remains on said exterior surface of said vehicle, applying a second liquid composition to said exterior surface of said vehicle,
• at least one of said first liquid composition and said second liquid composition comprising at least 5 ppm of at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant.

A process for cleaning an exterior surface on a vehicle comprising the steps of:

• a) applying a first liquid composition to said exterior surface of said vehicle,
• b) while at least a portion of said first liquid remains on said exterior surface of said vehicle, applying a second liquid composition to said exterior surface of said vehicle,
• at least one of said first liquid composition and said second liquid composition comprising at least 5 ppm of at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant and the temperature of said exterior surface of said vehicle is less than 60° F.

A process of improving the shedding of liquids off vehicle surfaces when multiple liquid applications are applied in a washing process comprising adding at least 5 ppm of at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant to at least one liquid applied to the vehicle during the washing process.

A kit for providing a cleaning solution comprising two separate solutions in individual containers, wherein at least one solution within said kit comprises a solution of poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant and at least a second solution within said kit comprises a solution having a component selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, hydrocarbons, chelating agents, alkaline agents, acidulating agents, and waxes.