The Great Paper Towel Debate

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The Great Paper Towel Debate

Post by Wade »

Hey guys, I know we all agree that the paper towel used to apply the UV coating needs to be lint free. How are you folding the towel? Are you using a square edge or making a point? Are there other applicators that you have used that work or don't work?
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Blue Scott towel work the best because they are lint free. Cut the towel in half then fold in halves until you reach a square about 1 - 1.5 inches square. Use the square side to wipe. I have found nothing that works as well as the folded paper towel.
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Roll the towel in a 1 - 2" roll then flatten it down and cut it in 2" strips and one sheet should give you about 6 - 8 pieces. Flat edge and thick enough to soak up the mix.
That is what I do.
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Scott towells cut in 1/2 and folded to 1 1.5 square inch edge!!
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I just foldem twice gives a good corner edge and spread I use the towels this way with my paint system as well 1.75 a roll couple rolls a week isnt much $
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What do you guys think about using quality foam brushes?
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Post by Wade »

GlassStarz, do you fold the towel to have a point? Is that what you meant by a good corner edge? I like the square edge myself but I guess it can be a matter of preference.
Paper towels are less expensive then foam brushes.
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Hi, I need little information about this towel, anyone use 100% bamboo fiber paper towel?
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loralee1 wrote:Hi, I need little information about this towel, anyone use 100% bamboo fiber paper towel?
I haven't tried it. The blue towel works perfectly at a good price and every store has them on the shelf. No need to look for anything different. IMHO
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MJDShield wrote:What do you guys think about using quality foam brushes?
x2 :)
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