Most lint free paper towel?

[Greg W]

The last few times I have painted with my airbrush, I've noticed much more dust and lint than usual in the paint on the surface of my model. As always, I wipe down the model with isopropyl alcohol and use a tack rag just before spraying. Normally, there is not anywhere near that much stuff contaminating the paint.

 

Turns out, I had not noticed how much the roll of paper towel (Brawny) I was using was shedding a ridiculous amount of super fine fibers, all over the place. The fibers are hard to see generally but are very noticeable when they settle into the painted surface of your model.

 

Any recommendations for a better type product/brand of paper towel for use around the spray booth? What do you guys like for cleaning a model before painting and general cleaning, during and after airbrushing?

 

Cheers, Greg

[ivanmoe]

 

Greg,

 

Kleenex makes a product called a "bathroom hand towel."

 

https://www.kleenex.com/en-us/products/hand-towels

 

It's not a paper towel and it's not a Kleenex.

 

Rather, it's this really strong sheet of absorbent material.

 

I've never measured one, but they appear to be about 9" square.

 

I mentioned that they are strong.

 

As evidence, I've accidentally run a used sheet through the wash on a couple of occasions.

 

Then, I've accidentally put it through the dryer.

 

In both instances, the product emerged from the ordeal intact.

 

Sure, the sheet was pretty well crumpled up, but it had absolutely survived the laundry.

 

I didn't reuse the sheets afterward, but I don't see why I couldn't have.

 

The product is sold at most grocery stores.

 

-Moe

Edited January 13, 2021 by ivanmoe

[Bob MDC]

Kimwipes they are great I have used them for over 40 years in my workplace and model space totally lint free !!

Shop around I pay about £4.00 a box from Radio Spares but shop around watch the prices as some are by the case !!

[Greg W]

Thank you Moe and Bob, just what I wanted to hear. I will pick up both products based on your recommendations. 

 

I will not have regular paper towel in my workspace again! 

[D.B. Andrus]

A little late to the discussion, but I agree with Bob, Kimwipes are the way to go.

 

kimwipes at Staples

[Hawkwrench]

So use the kimwipes moistened with Isopropyl alcohol???

 

Tim

[Greif8]

3 hours ago, Hawkwrench said:

So use the kimwipes moistened with Isopropyl alcohol???

 

Tim

 

That would work Tim, but I think a lot of us use Kim wipes after cleaning the model.  They have a slight anti-static effect that I find keeps dust away (mostly) 

 

Ernest 

[Hawkwrench]

Ernest. Gotcha!

 

Tim

[Greg W]

On 1/12/2021 at 8:11 PM, D.B. Andrus said:

A little late to the discussion, but I agree with Bob, Kimwipes are the way to go.

 

kimwipes at Staples

 

Thanks Damian. I have shopped locally for these but they are not available near me in any retail stores, so the link is really helpful. Much appreciated. 

[D.B. Andrus]

You're very welcome, Greg.