tack cloth

[KRS]

I purchased a cheap cheap cheap tack cloth and it was like honey poured on a chamois... are they all like this or will a better quality one provide better performance?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[87Aggie]

Re: tack cloth

Get a better quality one. 3M makes a good one. Not that much more expensive.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: tack cloth

The tack rags I've used looks like cheese cloth that is real sticky. I haven't used any that look like chamois. If they don't transfer their sticky stuff to your surface, you should be fine.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: tack cloth

Most are pretty sticky, never rub anything hard with them, you need to just kinda lightly move them accross the surface. I usually take them out of the package and open them up and let them air out awhile before I use them. Put them in a zip lock bag and you can use them over and over, and over. Actually they get better with use, To a point.

 

[KRS]

Re: tack cloth

I appreciate the info, I didn't use it right (I rubbed with it) and it was el-cheapo!<br /><br />So it's the slightest of a dragging motion.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: tack cloth

I hate them and never use them. A clean dry rag with a air nozzle 6" behind it does a great job. As you rub, the air nozzle moves it away...I've toiled over the streaks tack cloths can leave...

 

[LubeDude]

Re: tack cloth

The best reason not to use them is that people dont use them right, like above, most push too hard leaving some residue. The best reason too use them is that air causes static and makes dust stick to the surface, the tack rag will remove the dust that is left over. You can actually hear the static popping while blowing off a Corvette before painting. You have to be carefull while wiping one with a flamable wax and grease remover before painting also, you can get a spark and ignite the solvent soaked rag. Never wipe one off with alcahol.

 

[KRS]

Re: tack cloth

That happens to me every time I paint one of my 'vettes

 

[marcmccain]

Re: tack cloth

Why not make your own? Cut cheesecloth into sections. Mix varnish with turpentine or polyurethane with thinner and saturate the cheese cloth. Squeeze the cloth or excess and let set in the open air for a short time until they become tacky. Then store in an airtight plastic container. They will stay tacky for years if in the container. To freshen, simply add a little thinner or turpentine (depending on whether you originally used varnish or polyurethane).