Wax from tack rags??

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PostPosted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:02 am
I read the thread on paint prep and there is a lot in there about Wax and Grease removers. I am using the "cheap" duplicolor brand and it appears to be pretty weak. After using the W&G remover I used a cheap tack rag (basically feels like wax coated cheesecloth) purchased from big box store.
I was getting strange glossy spots that looked like fingerprints and the W&G remover would not remove them. After some trial and error I figured out these spots were coming directly from the tack rags where a finger tip was pressing with a little too much pressure.

Is there a correct tack rag? I hate to be contaminating the surface trying to get the dust off?

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PostPosted: Thu May 04, 2017 9:16 am
You are right about those cheap tack rags.

The links below are just for reference and better prices can be found.

Cyrstal Premium Tack Rags are what I use: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRYSTAL-PREMIUM ... 2548.l4275

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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2017 1:18 pm
I quit using tack rags more than 20 yrs ago.
I hate those things.
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2017 2:09 pm
Funny how everyone has their own little preferences. I've been using the Gerson yellow tack cloths (they're the really waxy ones), for years and love them.

I also use PPG Prepsol which is the most aggressive of the W&G removers.

But.........I never tack until the Prepsol has completely evaporated.

So I never have the issue of the solvent softening the wax and leaving deposits on the surface. By using just a light, even pressure on the tack cloth, together with a blow gun, I get a very clean surface. The tack cloth needs to be opened up each time and (obviously) a clean side used. It gets put away into a ziplock plastic bag immediately after use.

Sometimes it's not just the tools you use, but how you use them, that's important.
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