Etalon High Tack Cloth 85x90cm

Professional Dust Removal Before Painting

A perfectly prepared surface can still collect fine dust immediately before paint application.

The Etalon High Tack Cloth 85x90cm is designed for this important final cleaning stage.

Its tacky textured surface picks up fine loose particles that ordinary dry cloths may leave behind, helping prepare a cleaner surface before:

• Primer
• Basecoat
• Topcoat
• Clearcoat
• Local paint repairs
• Professional refinishing

Removing these particles before spraying helps reduce visible dust inclusions in the finished coating.

High Tack for Efficient Dust Collection

Etalon classifies this cloth with a:

High impregnation level

This gives the cloth a stronger tack effect than lower-tack alternatives and makes it especially effective for collecting loose dust from prepared surfaces.

It is particularly useful after:

• Sanding
• Surface preparation
• Masking
• Workshop handling
• Final pre-paint inspection

Use only light pressure. The tacky surface should collect the dust rather than being aggressively rubbed across the panel.

Large 85 x 90cm Surface

The cloth measures:

85 x 90cm

Its large format provides plenty of working surface and makes it practical for larger refinishing areas.

This is particularly useful when preparing:

• Yacht hull sections
• Superstructures
• Large painted panels
• GRP surfaces
• Repair areas
• Large workshop projects

The cloth can be loosely opened and repositioned during use to expose cleaner areas as dust accumulates.

Textured Cotton-Gauze Construction

The Etalon High Tack Cloth uses a large-surface textured cotton-gauze structure.

The textured construction increases the effective contact area and helps the cloth collect fine dust more efficiently.

This makes it particularly useful as the final step before spraying, when even very small particles can become visible in a high-gloss finish.

Silicone-Free

The Etalon High Tack Cloth is:

Silicone-free

This is especially important in professional paint preparation because unwanted silicone contamination can interfere with coating application and contribute to surface defects.

The silicone-free construction makes the cloth suitable for use within professional refinishing processes.

Lint-Free Performance

Etalon specifies that the cloth does not leave lint.

Loose fibres are undesirable immediately before painting because they can become trapped in:

• Primer
• Paint
• Clearcoat
• High-gloss finishes

Using a purpose-designed tack cloth helps remove fine dust without introducing unnecessary fibres to the prepared surface.

Compatible with Paints & Lacquers

Etalon specifies compatibility with all paints and lacquers, making the High Tack Cloth a versatile consumable for professional refinishing.

It can therefore be incorporated into preparation processes involving compatible:

• Primers
• Basecoats
• Topcoats
• Lacquers
• Clearcoats
• Repair paint systems

Always follow the coating manufacturer’s recommended surface-preparation procedure.

Ideal for Yacht & Boat Refinishing

Dust contamination is particularly noticeable on the large, high-gloss surfaces commonly found on yachts.

A single particle can become visible after spraying and may later require:

• Sanding
• Polishing
• Local correction
• Additional refinishing

The Etalon High Tack Cloth is therefore especially valuable for:

• Yacht painting
• Boat painting
• Hull refinishing
• Superstructure painting
• GRP repairs
• Local paint repairs
• Yacht refit
• Professional marine workshops

It provides a fast final dust-removal step immediately before coating application.

Helps Reduce Dust Nibs

Etalon specifically highlights that using a quality tack rag helps reduce the number of dust inclusions or dust nibs in paintwork.

These small imperfections occur when loose particles become trapped in wet paint.

Reducing surface dust before spraying can mean:

• Cleaner paint application
• Less corrective sanding
• Less polishing
• Reduced rework
• Better final appearance

For premium yacht finishes, this simple preparation step can make an important difference.

Not a Degreasing Cloth

The Etalon High Tack Cloth is designed for dust removal, not for removing grease, oil or silicone contamination.

For professional preparation, the correct sequence is generally:

Clean → Sand → Degrease → Remove Dust → Tack Cloth → Paint

Oil, grease and other chemical contamination should first be removed using a suitable surface cleaner or degreaser.

The tack cloth should then be used as the final light dust-removal step.

Why Choose Etalon High Tack Cloth?

The final minutes before painting can have a major effect on the finished result.

The Etalon High Tack Cloth provides:

• Strong dust-pickup performance
• Large 85 x 90cm working area
• Textured cotton-gauze structure
• High impregnation level
• Silicone-free construction
• Lint-free wiping
• Compatibility with paints and lacquers

For yacht painters, refit teams and professional workshops, it is a simple and effective way to improve final surface preparation.

Key Benefits

• Professional Etalon tack cloth
• High tack / high impregnation level
• Large 85 x 90cm size
• Textured cotton-gauze structure
• Efficient fine-dust removal
• Silicone-free
• Lint-free
• Does not dry out under normal specified use
• Compatible with paints and lacquers
• Helps reduce dust inclusions in paint
• Ideal immediately before spraying
• Suitable for yacht and boat refinishing
• Useful for large surfaces
• Professional workshop consumable

How to Use

1. Complete all required sanding and preparation.
2. Remove heavy sanding dust using suitable extraction or cleaning methods.
3. Degrease the surface where required.
4. Allow the prepared surface to become completely ready for final wiping.
5. Open the Etalon High Tack Cloth loosely to expose a large working surface.
6. Pass it gently over the surface using light pressure.
7. Allow the tacky cloth to pick up loose dust.
8. Frequently expose a cleaner section as contamination builds up.
9. Pay particular attention to edges, corners and recessed areas.
10. Inspect the surface before applying paint.
11. Replace the cloth when it becomes heavily contaminated.

Professional Tips

For best results:

• Do not press hard against the surface.
• Do not scrub with the tack cloth.
• Remove grease before using the cloth.
• Use it as one of the final preparation steps before painting.
• Keep unused cloths protected from workshop dust.
• Do not place a clean tack cloth on a dirty workbench.
• Replace heavily contaminated cloths.
• Avoid dragging collected dirt back across a prepared panel.
• Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for tack-cloth use between coating stages.

High Tack vs Medium & Low Tack Cloths

Etalon offers different tack levels for different preparation requirements.

High Tack Cloth

Best suited to:

• Stronger dust collection
• General final paint preparation
• Larger prepared surfaces
• More demanding dust-removal work

Medium Tack Cloth

Provides a less aggressive tack level for general pre-paint dust removal.

Low Tack / Basecoat Cloth

Designed for more delicate intermediate work, particularly around basecoat applications and water-based paint systems.

Choosing the correct tack level helps match the cloth to the specific stage of the refinishing process.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Etalon
Product: High Tack Cloth / High Tack Rag
Etalon Product Code: ET/T-641
Cavo Yachting Product Code: XYCE00001011
Product Type: Professional Tack Cloth
Dimensions: 85 x 90cm
Material / Construction: Textured cotton gauze
Impregnation Level: High
Silicone-Free: Yes
Lint-Free: Yes
Paint Compatibility: Compatible with paints and lacquers
Primary Use: Fine dust removal before painting
Marine / Yacht Application: Yes
Manufacturer Master Carton: 100 pieces

Recommended Applications

Ideal for:

• Yacht painting
• Boat painting
• Hull preparation
• Superstructure preparation
• GRP refinishing
• Primer preparation
• Topcoat preparation
• Clearcoat preparation
• Local paint repairs
• Yacht refit
• Dust removal after sanding
• Professional paint workshops

Storage & Handling

For best performance:

• Keep unused cloths protected inside their packaging.
• Store in a clean and dry environment.
• Protect from dust and workshop contamination.
• Keep away from dirty polishing or sanding equipment.
• Do not use a cloth that has fallen onto a contaminated floor or workbench.
• Discard heavily contaminated cloths rather than reusing them on prepared surfaces.