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Paragon Microfibre’s Ultimate Guide to Car Detailing Supplies in the UK

Written by: Matt Rawlings

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Everyone knows that a perfectly detailed car is faster than a dirty one. They use less fuel, are more resistant to speeding fines, are cheaper to insure, and receive automatic ULEZ exemption. Going on a date? Statistically, you’re about 200% more likely to get itif your partner can see their reflection as they walk up to your ride.


Alright, we’ll admit to making oneof those facts up, but hear us out.


A well-kept vehicle doesn’t just turn heads—it tells the world you take pride in what you drive and how you present yourself. Whether keeping your car in showroom condition because you love the way it looks or preserving its paintwork and resale value, the right car detailing supplies make all the difference.


Our ultimate guide to car detailing supplies in the UK will help you choose the best detailing products in the UK, guaranteeing a head-turning finish for your vehicle.

Why Quality Car Detailing Supplies Matter

Choosing the right vehicle detailing supplies can help you extend your car’s life and preserve its resale value. As with products you would use on your skin, cheaper isn’t always better, and those trying to cut corners with second-rate detailing products often find themselves having to work twice as hard or use twice the product to achieve the same results. They might never see the results they’re looking for, or, in the worst-case scenario, harm their car's paintwork and interior.


Car detailing specialists, whether weekend warrior car fanatics or experts in the automotive detailing industry, will all agree: high-quality car detailing products from reputable suppliers make detailing and maintaining the shine more affordable, easier, and faster.

Reach out to Paragon Microfibre for all your household or commercial detailing supplies.

We stock the widest range of automotive microfibre products to help you keep your or your clients’ vehicles in showroom condition.

Car Detailing Supplies: The Absolute Must-Haves

Car detailing supplies essentially fall into two main categories: tools and chemicals. Tools include microfibre cloths, brushes, and towels that remove grime and polish to a shine, while chemicals—shampoos, waxes, and coatings—break down dirt on a molecular level, adding shine and protecting your car’s surfaces.

Car detailing tools

As a leading car detailing supplier in the UK, Paragon Microfibre sells a full range of car cleaning products designed to keep every single vehicle surface sparkling without having to resort to the old elbow grease.Microfibre products are safe to use on all vehicle surfaces, and due to their split fibre structure, are ideally suited for automotive detailing. Some essential microfibre car detailing tools include:

Microfibre cloths: 


If you could only choose one car cleaning product, go for a 300 gsm microfibre cloth. They’re highly absorbent, scratch- and abrasion-risk-free, suitable for interior and exterior use, and remain the go-to for car enthusiasts worldwide.


Premium Microfibre Cloths

Microfibre glass & window cloths:


A dedicated glass and window cloth will help keep your automotive glass streak and watermark-free. Our microfibre products are manufactured to the highest spec, ensuring lint-free windows and mirrors.


Microfibre Glass/Window Cloths

Fishscale Microfibre Glass Cloths

  • Both versions of our glass and window cloths are available in different sizes and colours. 300 gsm.

Heavy-duty microfibre drying towels


Heavy-duty microfibre drying towels (1000 gsm) make quick work of absorbing moisture from a freshly cleaned car for a streak- and watermark-free shine.


Microfibre Heavyweight Drying Towel

  • Ultra-soft and absorbent for maximum drying power. Available in 40x40, 60x60, and 80x60 cm. 1000 gsm.

Diamond weave drying towels


A less bulky alternative to 1000 gsm drying towels, our 500 gsm diamond weave drying towels can still absorb several times their weight and are suitable for interior and exterior use.


Microfibre Diamond Weave Drying Towels

  • Three layers of microfibre for maximum absorption. Lightweight, manoeuvrable, and quick-drying. 500 gsm. 

Microfibre wash mitts


Easy to slip on and off, rinse, and use, microfibre car detailing wash mitts make the task of keeping your car just a bit more convenient. Available in several finishes and sizes, we’ve got the right product for every part of your vehicle.


Microfibre Wash Mitts

Chenille Microfibre Noodle Wash Pad

Chenille Noodle Wash Mitts

Microfibre Supersoft Mitts (420 gsm)
Finger Wheel Wash Mitt

Polyester Wash Mitt

  • All our wash mitts are lint- and shed-free, offer superior cleaning qualities, are quick-drying, and can survive up to 500 machine wash cycles. 

Microfibre polish applicator mitts


Even the best vehicle polish only works as well as it's applied. Our microfibre polish applicator mitts perfectly apply waxes, polish, and sealants and feature convenient finger pockets for easy application.


Microfibre Polish Applicator Pads

Whisper Soft Applicator Pads with Finger Pocket

  • Easy to use and available in 6” and 4.5” form factors. Scratch- and abrasion-risk-free for the ultimate shine. 300 gsm.

Car detailing chemicals

You could easily fall down a rabbit hole exploring the vast range of car detailing chemicals on the UK market. While there are a few that every car enthusiast or detailer should keep stocked, there are also hyper-niche products available for the obsessive, for example, iron fallout remover and engine bay degreaser.


***Disclaimer: we have no affiliation with the brands or products listed below and receive no compensation for sales originating from this post. We included them because we trust these brands and products to keep our own cars in showroom condition.


We recommend keeping the following types of products from reputable suppliers such as Autoglym, Bilt Hamber Laboratories, Gtechniq, or Auto Finesse.

Car Shampoo


A high-quality, pH-balanced shampoo helps to dissolve grime, allowing microfibre cloths to easily absorb it without damaging the paintwork.


Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner 

Snow Foam


Use as a pre-wash treatment to break down dirt on contact, reducing the risk of swirl marks.



Jenny Chem Snow Foam 

Wheel Cleaner


Dissolves brake dust, grime, and contaminants picked up on the road.


Autobrite Wheel and Tyre Cleaner 

Glass Cleaner


Ensures streak-free and crystal-clear windows and mirrors for better visibility.


Gtechniq Glass Cleaner 

All-Purpose Cleaner / Interior Cleaner

Suitable for interior use on plastics, wood finishes, bays, and other surfaces inside the vehicle.


Autoglym Interior Shampoo

Paragon Microfibre: The UK’s preferred car detailing suppliers

At Paragon Microfibre, we believe that the best detailing results start with the best products. Our range of ultra-soft, ultra-absorbent, and lint-free microfibre towels, clothes, mitts, and more promises everything you need to keep your or your clients’ cars in showroom condition—affordably and effectively.


Pair our tools with high-quality detailing chemicals from trusted brands like Autoglym, Bilt Hamber, and Gtechniq, and you’ll have everything necessary to wash, protect, and maintain your car to perfection.


Feel free to view and order from our full range of car cleaning products , or reach out to us at 01749 326024 or through our online portal for commercial trade enquiries.



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