an automobile is treated with the vegetable oil lecithin composition desirably the area to be treated is first washed preferably an aerosol composition is used alternatively a handpump sprayer can be used optionally the composition can be applied from a container with a cloth according to the invention the section of the vehicle to be treated is sprayed with the lecithin vegetable oil composition any excess is desirably wiped off for example by a plain paper towel cloth or sponge as a result a protective coating is formed on the vehicle optionally the windshield can be treated the product is sprayed on the windshield and then wiped off in the event that there is any streaking or deleterious visibility effects a window cleaner such as windex u00ae can be used to remove any clouding of the windshield as a result a protective coating is formed on the vehicle both on the pained surface and the windshield which prevents sticking of organic debris encountered during the vehicle 39 s use insect remains tree sap and leaf stain can be easily removed by normal washing moreover the number of splattered bugs adhering to a vehicle is reduced during a trip through infested areas the insect remains can be substantially cleaned from the windshield by use of the windshield washers salt and other deicing compositions can also be more easily removed the composition once applied is resistant to rain and washing and will withstand several car washes and rain storms while still providing its prophylactic effect to the surface of the vehicle in another aspect of the invention a kit for providing a protective coating to a vehicle is provided the kit includes.