Royal Payne Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Like most of you I have used many things in the past to wipe on stains and finishes of all kinds, Mostly cut up t-shirts or random soft cloths, But what is the absolute best thing to use for wiping on a polyurethane finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I don't know if there is a 'best'... Old warn white T-shirts work very well. I don't use anything that's got any color in it... There are purpose-made wiping-finish cloths, but I've never used them... I do occasionally use inexpensive staining pads -- something like $2/doz from HF. You can also get a 'bag-o-rags'... Like $19.95 for 5lbs... I do that when I've run-out of T-shirts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Really old t shirts are the best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Another vote for old t-shirt. I do use most colors except for the reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I also use old white tshirts. Have used light gray ones that work just as well. I've also used old white soft bed sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Payne Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Looks like old t-shirts are the way to go! Thanks fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Im curious to hear why you guys don't use colored t shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Keep in mind when using those t-shirts, it's a good idea to cut out the seams. If you leave them in they could create some issues when trying to lay down smooth layers of finish. If you're wiping on and wiping off, it may not have much impact. But if you're using the rag almost like brush, it can make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Payne Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Im curious to hear why you guys don't use colored t shirts. I personally don't use colored t-shirts out of fear the dye will transfer into whatever I am using. At my day job I often use alcohol with shop rags to clean parts, The crappy red rags always leave red streaks on the parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Payne Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Keep in mind when using those t-shirts, it's a good idea to cut out the seams. If you leave them in they could create some issues when trying to lay down smooth layers of finish. If you're wiping on and wiping off, it may not have much impact. But if you're using the rag almost like brush, it can make a big difference. Ahh yes, I have found that out by experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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