CRAMOS 1020 35×35cm Nonwoven Tack Cloth Resin Impregnated Automotive Paint Prep

CRAMOS TAKrags 1020 is a resin-impregnated nonwoven tack cloth designed for final surface dust removal before painting. It is intended for automotive refinish work, industrial metal coating preparation, and repair painting where loose sanding dust, fine particles and fibers may affect coating appearance.

The cloth uses a flexible nonwoven substrate impregnated with proprietary tacky resin. When used with light, even contact pressure, it helps pick up loose surface contamination without the aggressive rubbing associated with ordinary cleaning rags.

Each cloth opens to 35 * 35 cm and can be folded into multiple clean working faces. This allows painters and operators to refresh the contact surface during one preparation task instead of continuing to wipe with a dust-loaded section.

CRAMOS 1020 is a surface-preparation consumable. It is not a degreaser, solvent cleaner, abrasive cloth, polishing cloth or substitute for correct sanding and cleaning procedures.

CRAMOS 1020 is designed for:

• Final dust removal immediately before primer, basecoat, topcoat or clearcoat application
• Automotive body repair and refinishing preparation
• Metal parts, equipment housings and hardware coating preparation
• Bicycle, motorcycle and small vehicle frame repainting
• Properly prepared plastic or composite repair parts at room temperature

It is particularly useful when:

• Fine sanding dust remains after blowing and surface cleaning
• Fibers, airborne dust or loose particles could create paint nibs
• A large folded wiping surface is preferred
• A low-lint nonwoven alternative to traditional cotton tack cloth is required

1. Thick Nonwoven Construction

The cloth is made from a flexible nonwoven material rather than conventional woven cotton gauze. Its structure is intended to provide good handling strength during folding and light wiping while helping reduce the risk of loose fabric fibers during paint preparation.

2. Tacky Resin Surface for Fine Dust Pickup

The nonwoven material is impregnated with proprietary tacky resin. Under gentle contact, the resin-coated surface helps collect loose dust, sanding particles and fibers from properly prepared substrates.

Do not scrub or press heavily. Excessive pressure may transfer contamination or interfere with the prepared surface.

3. Large 35 * 35 cm Sheet Format

Each unfolded cloth measures 35 * 35 cm, offering a broad usable area for vehicle panels, metal housings, frames and other prepared surfaces. It may be folded into a hand-sized pad with several clean faces available for rotation.

4. Multi-Fold Use Helps Improve Material Efficiency

A 35 * 35 cm cloth can be folded into layered sections and turned periodically as dust accumulates. This helps the operator avoid reusing a visibly contaminated wiping face and supports more controlled preparation.

5. Designed for Final Pre-Paint Cleaning

CRAMOS 1020 is intended for the final dust-removal stage after sanding, air blowing and required surface cleaning. It helps reduce the chance that loose particles remain on the surface immediately before coating.

6. Compact Box Packaging

The product is supplied in a compact 10-piece box. The box helps keep unused cloths protected from workshop dust. After opening, remaining cloths should be returned to the box and kept sealed as far as practical.

Use after final sanding and before spraying primer, basecoat, direct gloss topcoat or clearcoat. It can help remove fine particles from repaired panels, doors, bumpers, hoods, fenders and other body areas.

Suitable for final loose-dust removal from metal cabinets, machinery covers, hardware components, fabricated parts and similar workpieces before spray coating or baking paint processes.

Useful for frame repair, tank refinishing, fairing repair and small-part repainting where dust particles can affect the final coating appearance.

May be used on properly cleaned, dry and room-temperature plastic or composite parts after sanding repair work. Always confirm compatibility with the complete coating process through a small test when working with sensitive materials or specialty coatings.

Ensure the surface is fully dry and has cooled to room temperature before using the tack cloth.

Do not use CRAMOS 1020 on freshly baked, hot or heat-soaked parts. Do not use it on wet surfaces, uncured coatings or surfaces with active solvent residue.

Before tack wiping, complete the required preparation steps:

1. Sand according to the coating system requirement.
2. Remove loose sanding dust with clean compressed air where appropriate.
3. Complete degreasing or cleaning using a compatible surface cleaner if required.
4. Allow any cleaner or solvent to flash off completely.
5. Use the tack cloth only as the final dust-removal step.

Remove one CRAMOS 1020 cloth from the box and unfold it fully.

Fold the 35 * 35 cm cloth in half, then fold it again into a square slightly larger than the palm. This creates several usable layers and allows clean sections to be exposed progressively.

Lay the folded cloth lightly on the surface and move it in one controlled direction. Let the cloth make gentle contact; do not press down heavily.

The correct action is a light glide or feather-like pass—not vigorous scrubbing, repeated rubbing or circular polishing.

When the working face visibly collects dust, becomes loaded with particles or loses its effective tack, unfold and refold the cloth to expose a clean internal section.

Discard the cloth when no clean working area remains or when contamination makes further use unsuitable.

After final tack wiping, proceed with spray application as soon as the coating process allows. Avoid leaving the cleaned workpiece exposed for long periods in dusty workshop conditions.

Traditional cotton gauze tack cloths may be selected for many standard dust-removal tasks. CRAMOS 1020 uses a nonwoven substrate for operators who prefer a more uniform, flexible sheet with lower concern about loose woven fibers during light wiping.

Its 35 * 35 cm format provides a larger unfolded area than smaller tack cloth formats. When folded correctly, the cloth can provide multiple clean contact faces for controlled use across one or more prepared panels.

Final coating quality still depends on complete process control, including sanding quality, air cleanliness, degreasing, coating compatibility, spraying technique and drying conditions.

Selection note: Choose CRAMOS 1020 when a nonwoven tack cloth and 35 * 35 cm sheet size suit the process. Choose based on the substrate, coating system, operator preference and plant validation requirements.

Possible causes include excessive airborne contamination, dirty compressed air, inadequate initial blowing, use of a saturated tack cloth face or leaving the part exposed too long after cleaning.

Use clean filtered air where required, fold to a fresh cloth face, maintain a clean spray environment and coat promptly after final wiping.

Possible causes include heavy hand pressure, aggressive rubbing, use on a hot workpiece, unsuitable surface condition or continued use of a heavily loaded cloth.

Allow the part to cool and dry fully, use lighter contact pressure, change to a clean face and validate the complete procedure before production use.

The wiping face may be loaded with particles, the cloth may have been exposed to unsuitable storage conditions or the dust may be bonded rather than loose.

Refold to a clean working face. Store unused cloths in the box, away from heat and dirt. Use the appropriate cleaning, sanding or blowing method for bonded contamination.

A tack cloth only addresses loose contamination on the surface at the time of wiping. Nibs may also be caused by booth air quality, atomization, operator clothing, damaged filters, dirty hoses, static charge or contamination in the coating material.

Review the full paint-preparation and spray-booth process rather than relying on the tack cloth alone.

1. What is CRAMOS TAKrags 1020 used for?

It is used to remove loose dust, fine sanding particles and fibers from prepared surfaces immediately before coating. Typical applications include automotive refinishing, industrial spray painting and repair repainting.

2. Is CRAMOS 1020 a degreasing wipe?

No. It is not a degreaser or solvent-cleaning cloth. Oil, silicone, wax, fingerprints and other chemical contaminants should be removed first using a compatible surface cleaner and the recommended cleaning procedure.

3. Can it be used before primer, basecoat and clearcoat?

Yes, it is intended for final dust removal before coating operations, including primer, basecoat, direct gloss topcoat and clearcoat, provided the substrate and coating process are properly prepared.

4. Why must the workpiece be at room temperature?

A hot surface may affect the behavior of the tacky resin and can increase the risk of unwanted transfer or irregular wiping results. The workpiece should be dry, cool and stable before tack wiping.

5. Can I use it on a freshly baked panel?

Do not use it until the panel has fully cooled to room temperature. Wait until the surface is no longer hot or heat-soaked.

6. How much pressure should be applied?

Use only light, even contact pressure. The cloth should glide gently over the surface. Do not press, scrub, rub back and forth repeatedly or treat it like a general cleaning rag.

7. Should I wipe in circles?

A controlled, one-direction pass is generally preferred. Circular or aggressive back-and-forth rubbing can increase the risk of redistributing dust or applying excessive pressure.

8. How should I fold the 35 * 35 cm cloth?

Open it fully, fold it in half, and fold it again into a manageable pad slightly larger than your palm. Rotate or refold it as the exposed face becomes dust-loaded.

• Keep the product away from direct heat and strong sunlight.
• Store in a dry, clean environment to reduce contamination of unused cloths.
• Close the box after removing each cloth.
• Do not place on hot workpieces or near freshly heated panels.
• Do not use as a cloth for solvent soaking, degreasing or heavy cleaning.
• Follow plant safety procedures and the coating-material supplier’s application instructions.