Types of Microfibre
and Their Uses
Every cloth, towel and mitt in the Duel range — what it does, where it fits, and what to pair it with.
Car detailing demands precision and the right tools, and microfibre is one of the most important. In this guide we'll walk through the different types of microfibre and the range available from Duel Autocare, each designed for specific detailing tasks. Once you understand what each type does, choosing the right cloth for the job becomes straightforward.
Understanding the Uses of Each Microfibre Product
Every microfibre product has a job it does best. Detailing can feel confusing or contradictory at times, so here's a plain breakdown of each type, what it's for, and which products to pair it with.
BUFF Microfibre Cloths Twin Pack
These cloths handle everything from wiping down surfaces to buffing away cured wax residue and cream sealants. The plush texture and excellent absorbency give a streak-free, scratch-free finish on interior and exterior surfaces alike. Seamless, edgeless construction means no risk of marring, and they're safe on any surface.
Coral Fleece Microfibre Cloth
The Coral Fleece cloth cleans delicate surfaces gently but effectively. Its ultra-soft texture suits polishing and buffing, while its absorbency makes it a genuine all-rounder. Coral fleece is naturally more absorbent than other plush cloths like the BUFF twin pack, which makes it ideal for wet finishing work — applying and removing quick detailers and spray waxes.
It works just as well for interior detailing sprays. The deep pile and soft fibres are gentle on even the most delicate interior trim and won't leave scratches or marring.
Duel Triple Twisted Loop Drying Towel
Time to dry the vehicle? This is the microfibre product to reach for. Built from a triple-twisted loop formation that maximises absorbency and cuts drying time, it's a blend of 70% polyester and 30% polyamide — incredibly absorbent but still soft enough that micro-scratching isn't a concern. Its large size and ultra-soft texture dry vehicles quickly and leave a clean finish.
General Purpose Microfibre Cloth
The workhorse. These cloths are for the hard-hitting jobs rather than the finer details — engine bays, door shuts, hard interior surfaces, and anywhere you don't mind a cloth taking some abuse. Whatever the task, it delivers strength and durability.
Supplied singly or in packs of ten. We'd suggest the ten pack, since the jobs suited to this cloth usually need several.
Interior Scrubbing Pad
One of those tools you use once and wonder how you managed without. This microfibre pad has a nylon-bristle surface that loosens and lifts dirt without damaging delicate materials, plus a microfibre reverse side so you can wipe the surface clean straight after scrubbing.
Use it with Logic to bring upholstery, carpets and trim back to life. We make two versions: the Interior Scrubbing Pad suits larger, flatter areas, while the Finger Scrub Mitt below is better for intricate or hard-to-reach spots.
Finger Scrub Mitts
The Finger Scrub Mitt has a contoured shape that fits over your fingers, giving a comfortable, secure grip with maximum control when tackling the hard-to-reach areas of any interior.
Like the Interior Scrubbing Pad, the reverse is soft microfibre, so it doubles as a cloth to wipe away excess product once you're done. Paired with Logic Interior All Purpose Cleaner it makes a strong interior cleaning combination.
Each pack comes with two mitts. Their compact size lets you navigate tight spaces so every corner gets the attention it needs.
Or read our guide on how to use a Finger Scrub Mitt.
Microfibre Wash Mitt
The Microfibre Wash Mitt makes washing straightforward. Its plush body gently lifts dirt and grime from the surface when combined with Bahama Blue Shampoo, and the inner lining gives a comfortable, secure grip. Its scratch-free design makes it the one microfibre product to reach for at the contact wash stage.
Plush Microfibre Wheel Mitt
The Plush Microfibre Wheel Mitt has a dense but plush design that removes brake dust, dirt and grime from wheels when used with a wheel cleaner such as Axis Acid Free Wheel Cleaner.
Its purpose is to safely reach areas of the wheel that conventional tools can't — behind the spokes, for instance, which often go uncleaned. Once it's been used on wheels it should stay on wheels. They're one of the dirtiest parts of the vehicle, and using the same mitt on paintwork would be a detailing faux pas.
Utility Dual-Sided Microfibre Cloth
A multi-functional cloth for trickier finishing tasks. One side has a plush texture for gentle buffing; the other has a short pile, ideal for applying or spreading product around a panel.
How to use it: apply Oxide Hybrid Detailer or Nitro Quick Detailer to the panel, spread it evenly with the short pile side, then flip to the plush side and buff off. It removes the need for two separate cloths.
Window & Glass Cloth
Glass is often a detailer's least favourite job, but with the right product and cloth it becomes far less painful.
This cloth has a smooth, lint-free design for clear results every time. Whether you're cleaning windows, mirrors or windscreens, it works best teamed with Optical Glass Cleaner.
Will a general purpose cloth do the same job? Broadly yes — but if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing with the right tool, which is why a dedicated glass cloth is worth having.
Conclusion
Microfibre products are essential for good detailing results. From cleaning and drying to polishing and buffing, each is built for a specific job — which is why choosing the right one matters. With the above, you should be able to pick the appropriate cloth for each stage and get a better, safer finish.
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The Right Cloth for Every Job
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