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The Complete Guide to Maxshine Products & Accessories


The Complete Guide to Maxshine Products & Accessories

Every Maxshine wash, decontamination, microfibre, interior and setup product we stock, what each one is for, and which one to buy first. Written by the team that's sold it in Australia for eight years.

Last updated: July 2026. We regularly review this guide to include new Maxshine products and keep our recommendations current.

What Is Maxshine?

Maxshine makes detailing tools rather than chemicals: brushes, microfibre, buckets and the gear that holds it all together, alongside their range of polishers and pads. Japanese bearings, steel counterweights and Australian plugs run through the machine range, but it's the wash, wheel and microfibre products that most customers build their kit around first.

The five that cover most people:

Why Choose Maxshine?

Genuine Value

Professional performance without the premium badge tax.

German Foam & Microfibre

The same materials the expensive brands use.

Complete Range

Kit out a whole bay from one brand.

Real Aftersales Support

Spare parts and accessories held in stock.

We've stocked and sold Maxshine in Australia for eight years. Stock is held in Caringbah rather than shipped in when you order, and warranty is handled here rather than chased overseas.

Why Buy Maxshine From Detailing Shed?

Choosing the right detailing products is about more than comparing specifications. At Detailing Shed, we don't simply stock Maxshine, we use it, test it and support it every day.

We've spent more than eight years selling Maxshine and helping enthusiasts and professional detailers choose the right products for their vehicles. Our recommendations are based on real world experience across daily drivers, 4WDs, performance cars, boats and commercial vehicles, not just manufacturer specifications.

How We Evaluate Maxshine Products

When deciding which products we recommend, we look at the factors that matter most to Australian detailers:

  • Ease of use for beginners and enthusiasts
  • Build quality and long-term reliability
  • Availability of spare parts and warranty support
  • Overall value for money
  • How the product performs compared to other leading detailing brands we've tested

Why Customers Buy From Detailing Shed

Local Stock & Support

Local stock, warranty support and expert advice, no waiting on overseas shipping.

Real Product Knowledge

Our advice comes from hands-on experience using the products, not simply reading a catalogue.

Fast Australian Dispatch

Products are shipped from Australia, allowing faster delivery and local after-sales support.

Trusted By Australian Detailers

Over the years we've helped thousands of Australian customers choose Maxshine equipment. Whether you're fixing your wash routine or fitting out a professional detailing studio, our goal is always the same, recommend the products that best suit your experience level, vehicle and budget.

If you're unsure which Maxshine products are right for you, tell us what you drive, your detailing experience and what you're trying to achieve. We'll recommend the same products we'd choose ourselves.

What Customers Say

Real reviews from across our Maxshine range.

4.9/5★★★★★average across verified Maxshine reviews

"Great products, well packaged and fast delivery every time."

— Verified Customer

Read more reviews across the Maxshine range

Which Product For Which Job

The Job The Tool
Cleaning wheel barrels Wheel Cleaning Brush
Scrubbing tyres Soft Grip Tyre Brush
Safe contact washing Ultra Plush Wash Mitt
Drying without marring Purple Duo Twisted Loop Towel
Fastest possible dry, scratch-free CloudForce Drying Towel
Removing bonded contamination Magic Clay Towel
Applying a ceramic coating Suede Coating Cloth
Cleaning carpets and mats Drill Carpet Brush
Yellowed headlights Headlight Restoration Kit

Wheels & Tyres

Washing & Buckets

Decontamination

  • Clay Bar 3 Pack (fine grade): pulls bonded contamination out until paint feels like glass. Never use dry or reuse a dropped bar.
  • Magic Clay Towel (fine grade): same job, faster over big panels, rinses clean. Traditional clay still wins on heavily neglected paint.
  • Headlight Restoration Kit: graduated sanding discs, drill backing pad, compound and towel for yellowed, hazy headlights. Won't fix cracked lenses or internal moisture.

Microfibre & Towels

Towel Use It For
Purple Duo Twisted Loop 1200GSM Drying the whole car, huge absorbency
CloudForce 900GSM Ultra-soft short-pile drying, dual-sided, concealed seams for scratch-free finishes
Vortex Drying Towel Drying, alternative weave
Twisted Loop & Waffle Weave 1000GSM Dual-sided: twisted loop side for drying, waffle weave side for streak-free glass and mirrors
Edgeless Ultra Plush 500GSM Buffing waxes and sealants
380GSM Edgeless 5 Pack Polish and compound removal
330GSM Edgeless 5 Pack General all purpose work
300GSM Glass Towel 5 Pack Glass only, low pile, no streaks
Suede Coating Cloth 10 Pack Applying ceramic coatings
Common mistake: using one towel for everything. Glass, drying, polish and coating towels each do a different job. Colour code them and keep them apart.

Interior

Setup & Storage

Beginner Buying Guide

Starting from nothing? This order makes sense.

  1. Wash mitt and buckets: fix the wash first, most paint damage happens here.
  2. A proper drying towel: drying is the second most common cause of swirls.
  3. Wheel brushes: wheels get filthiest fastest, keep dedicated tools that never touch paint.
  4. Clay towel: the next real step up once the wash is sorted.
  5. Ready for machine work? See our Polish Machines & Pads guide for the M8S V2 and pad recommendations.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing up towels: glass, drying, polish and coating cloths do different jobs. Colour code and separate them.
  • Using paint tools on wheels: once a mitt or brush touches a wheel it never goes near paint again.
  • Claying dry: no lubricant marrs paint immediately, keep the surface wet.

Our Maxshine Product Recommendations

Not sure where to start? Here's what we'd buy to round out a kit.

Wash & Dry Essentials

Decontamination Step-Up

Finishing Touches

Quick Start Recommendations

If You Want To... Recommended Product
Fix your wash routine first Ultra Plush Wash Mitt
Dry without marring Purple Duo Drying Towel
Dry and buff glass in one towel Twisted Loop & Waffle Weave Towel
Clean wheels safely Wheel Cleaning Brush
Remove bonded contamination fast Magic Clay Towel
Restore yellowed headlights Headlight Restoration Kit

About the Author

We regularly test Maxshine products on a wide range of vehicles and help customers choose the right equipment based on their experience, paint type and detailing goals. Our recommendations are based on real-world use and ongoing customer feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxshine a good brand?

Yes. A genuine professional tool brand used in working shops worldwide, with value coming from sensible pricing rather than cut corners.

Which Maxshine products should I buy first?

Start with a quality wash mitt, drying towel and wheel brush. These products provide the biggest improvement for most enthusiasts, before you move on to a clay towel and eventually a polisher.

Is a clay towel better than a clay bar?

Faster and easier since it rinses rather than kneads; traditional clay still has a slight edge on badly neglected paint.

What is the difference between the Purple Duo and CloudForce drying towels?

The Purple Duo is a 1200GSM twisted loop towel built for maximum absorbency on the whole car. CloudForce is a 900GSM short-pile microfibre with a dual-sided, dual-layer design that self-dries quickly between passes, so it suits detailers wanting a lighter, faster-drying feel with concealed seams for extra scratch protection.

What is the Twisted Loop & Waffle Weave towel used for?

It's a dual-sided towel: the twisted loop side dries the car, and the waffle weave side buffs glass, mirrors and glossy trim to a streak-free finish. One towel covers both jobs.

Can I use the same wash mitt on wheels and paint?

No. Brake dust embeds into microfibre permanently, so keep wheel and paint mitts colour coded and separate.

How do I look after Maxshine microfibre?

Wash separately from normal laundry, never use fabric softener, and keep towel types apart so they don't cross-contaminate.

Are you an authorised Maxshine stockist?

Yes. Detailing Shed has sold Maxshine in Australia for eight years, supplying customers nationwide as well as other stockists.

Can I get spare parts and accessories for Maxshine?

Yes, replacement parts and accessories are kept in stock as the wear items that need replacing.

Not sure which one you need? Tell us what you drive, what you already own and what you're trying to fix, and we'll put together a shortlist from the gear we use ourselves.

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