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MF COCKTAIL MICROFIBERS Black Velvet

  • Product: Black Velvet Microfiber.
  • Manufacturer: COCKTAIL MICROFIBERS
  • Packaging: Individually or in a pack of 6.

Description:


Always aiming to offer quality products suited to your detailing needs, COCKTAIL MICROFIBERS has developed a new wiping towel with edgeless construction to minimize the risk of creating micro-marring on your vehicle’s paintwork. It has two different pile lengths (dual-sided): long fibers on one side and much shorter fibers on the other.

This 40cm x40cm microfiber towel was originally designed for wiping off polish, but it is also ideal for wiping off quick detailers and quick waxes, or for the final buffing of natural or synthetic waxes.

Composition:

Made from polyamide and polyester, this microfiber towel was designed by COCKTAIL MICROFIBERS to be slightly thicker, and therefore more absorbent, than its direct competitors, so it remains effective longer when buffing off oily products in particular. Wiping off polish is no longer a problem caused by standard microfiber towels becoming saturated. Black Velvet is designed to maximize wiping performance thanks to its substantial fabric weight (420gsm).

In the photo, you can see its fiber density and overall thickness compared with a competing towel.




Usage:

Several possible uses for this quality microfiber: buffing polishes above all, wiping natural waxes and sealants (as a second wipe rather — prefer a Bloody Mary for the first wipe thanks to its denser and longer fibers), wiping Quick Detailers and Quick Wax as well.


Wiping polishes becomes a true formality. We recommend a first wipe on the thick side and a second finishing wipe (on the fine side) to achieve a perfect finish. The high GSM of the Black Velvet provides a good grip and quality wiping from the very first pass.


Furthermore, wiping very greasy substances such as natural carnauba waxes often presents some difficulty in achieving a perfect finish. The Black Velvet will allow you to perform your second wipe safely without having to insist on the area (use an even thicker microfiber for the first wipe: Bloody Mary). Always finish with a final wipe on the fine fiber side for a top-quality finish.



Finally, the last possible use: applying and wiping Quick Detailers and Quick Wax. Very often, a microfiber that is too soft or with fibers that are too long will not allow good absorption, leaving a streak of product that is difficult to remove.
This is precisely where the Black Velvet makes the difference thanks to its two sides! Buffing the QD or QW becomes a formality. Long fibers for spreading and short fibers for wiping.
Be careful, however — since these products are very liquid and generally need to be used in large quantities, do not hesitate to use 2 or 3 Black Velvets to be able to cover a large vehicle in particular.


Advantages

+ Double-sided MF.

+ High GSM (420gsm).

+ Edgeless.

+ Quality of finish.

+ Price



Disadvantages 

+ Black color? (Makes it difficult to check how clean the surface is after cleaning if you use it on the interior.) But it is also available in pink and red.


Our opinion:

In all objectivity, Black Velvet is THE versatile microfiber towel from COCKTAIL MICROFIBERS. It can do almost anything (except perhaps dry an entire vehicle, unless you have several dozen of them...). Its construction (edgeless, dual-sided, fabric weight) already makes it a go-to for all your detailing work, especially wiping off polish, where it excels.
Its highly competitive price compared with rival towels (€4.95), and the fact that it comes in a pack of 6 (€22.95), will make it your best ally.
Its only drawback, in our view, though the color is a deliberate choice, is that its black color makes it difficult to see the dirt removed when wiping off interior or leather cleaners, for example.
Black Velvet also retains its texture after multiple washes, so you can keep wiping down your vehicle’s paintwork without risking damage.

THE next go-to towel?




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