Tack cloths

[EddieM]

Bought some tack cloths, but I can only assume they are for woodwork as they leave behind a sticky residue. Can anyone recommend residue free tack cloths?

 

[EddieM]

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[ironsidebod]

Get some designed for car bodyshop work. They're impregnated with panel wipe but you can get water based version if the surface requires.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/U-Pol-Cloths-Sticky-Paint-Boxed/dp/B01N24NTRG

 

[EddieM]

thanks ordered some, will give them a go. Cheers.

 

[opps]

I'd second the uPol ones.

As you have pointed out, the cheapo ones often leave residue behind.

 

[EddieM]

Well, I used them and all I can say is they are awful, sticky mess everywhere.

 

[ironsidebod]

Hmm panel wipe doesn't leave anything sticky, it evaporates. Strange.

 

[opps]

Well, I used them and all I can say is they are awful, sticky mess everywhere.

Strange.

I used some yesterday and didn't find them sticky enough. I was using them in a cold garage though. I guess the temperate makes a difference.

BTW I normally use the brush attachment on my vacuum (dust extractor) first, then a dusting brush, then tack cloth, then dusting brush again and then rub my hand over the surface to check for any remaining dust.

When working with 2-pack paints I just use an airgun (the dust isn't sticky).

 

[EddieM]

Hmm, maybe I'll just wipe with a lint free cloth, then wipe with pre paint (panel wipe)

 

[opps]

Sorry if this sounds like silly question. Are you brushing/vacuuming off as much dust as possible first?

What are you painting? And which type of paint are you using? And how long are you waiting between coats?

 

[EddieM]

Sorry if this sounds like silly question. Are you brushing/vacuuming off as much dust as possible first?

What are you painting? And which type of paint are you using? And how long are you waiting between coats?

Yeah all brushed off, painting plastic, but not even had 1 coat yet, paint is acrylic, just overly fretting about it as it has to be as close to perfect as possible.