Abstract: There is disclosed a polish having a controlled rate of evaporation and capable of withstanding large differentials in temperature which is applicable to an automobile finish as a dilute solution in hot water and method of making same. The polish contains amino functional silicones, dimethyl silicone fluids, a silicone resin film former, an emulsifiable microcrystalline wax, mineral oil, an aliphatic hydrocarbon, as well as dicoco dimethyl ammonium chloride, ethomeen acetate, a metal stearate, an ethoxylated phenol wetting agent and a cyclized rubber with the balance being soft water. Thixotropic viscosity modifiers are provided as well as perfumes and dyes.