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For the painters here. Do you guys use tack rags after spraying base to get the overspray dust off or go ahead and spray clear without touching? I remember using a tack rag on a paint job and causing light scratches.

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I dont touch it at all, unless your having an issue with dry spray there should be no need in my experience.

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Old 06-17-2020, 10:24 PM
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I'm one who tacks between coats on an all over or a blend. Just be sure you allow plenty of time for each coat to dry and use a low tack style over base. I use the Specialty brand (PPG) blue rags. Not too gummy and don't streak.
YMMV.

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I'm one who tacks between coats on an all over or a blend. Just be sure you allow plenty of time for each coat to dry and use a low tack style over base. I use the Specialty brand (PPG) blue rags. Not too gummy and don't streak.
YMMV.


Hey 4004spd, I tried it once on metallic base & it felt like it was catching on the metallic particles. Would you have any suggestions?

1. I am an inexperienced painter.

2. I was using the standard old style tack rag.

Your help would be welcome.

Thanks
Murf


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For the painters here. Do you guys use tack rags after spraying base to get the overspray dust off or go ahead and spray clear without touching? I remember using a tack rag on a paint job and causing light scratches.
I inspect and then clear without touching. My thought process is that any potential light layer of overspray will reactivate and flow out nicely. Seems to work okay for me.
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Thanks. I have done it both ways. Not sure if one way was better. My thought was overspray or dust doesn't stick, so does the clear have a hard time bonding as well. Then, I have noticed fine scratches from the tan tack cloth. I felt this was causing more problems than it was worth.

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Thanks. I have done it both ways. Not sure if one way was better. My thought was overspray or dust doesn't stick, so does the clear have a hard time bonding as well. Then, I have noticed fine scratches from the tan tack cloth. I felt this was causing more problems than it was worth.
I am not sure which way is best either. Usually the more I touch something the more I risk screwing something up so less is more in my case.

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Yup....like 400 spd....I tack off in between coats..and use the not so sticky Gerson Basecoat tack rags. If you can tack it...you can whack it.

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