I like to do a final wiping down after sanding a coat of paint before applying next coat. I use either Kleenex or paper towels. But it frequently leaves some fibers of the wiping cloth itself that I don’t notice until I see the paint drying.
At work we used to use a product called Kimwipes that are supposed to leave minimal junk behind on the surface. Has anyone used Kimwipes to wipe down a model before painting?
I haven’t heard of kimwipes but I use a micro fibre cloth dampened with a bit of water or alcohol. comes out pretty clean of debris for me.
I have never heard of that product. I use a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol to prep the plastic for painting.
I tried cottom balls and found even more junk from the balls than from Kleenex 
Kim Wipes are a brand name for a Kimberly Clark product, basically paper towel but it is supposed to shed virtually no fibers. I found the stuff online, so I will try some and let folks know how it works for me.
I had the opposite effect. Got lint from paper towels and Kleenex but no residue from using cotton.
I suppose it could vary with brand. I admit I bought the cheapest bag of cotton balls I could find. They were almost a lifetime supply, so I have only bought one bag. Similarly, went looking for Q-tips recently and bought this super-big box/dispensor. It will be many years before I need to buy a replacement, even though I use them a lot- things like burnishing down masking tape, airbrush cleanup, sometimes applying/wiping washes, etc.
I agree that quality plays a big part in it. The cotton balls I use are what my wife uses for makeup removal and they are very good quality. On the other hand, I bought cheap Q tips at the Dollar Store and I would not put them in my ear canal as the cotton tends to come off the plastic stick. Still, they get the job done cleaning my AB and guns. They also have a hollow plastic handle that I can stretch over a candle and make turnbuckles.
Thought I would update this thread. I did receive my Kimwipes. I have used them wiping down a couple of models before painting. Indeed as advertised, they do leave behind less junk (almost zero) on the model surface. I just wish they were easier to find. If I use my last Kleenex I can drop by my local drug, grocery, or discount store and pick up a new package or two. I have not yet tried the microfiber cloth- that is my next experiment.
Thanks for the update. Kimwipes are a real nostalgia item for me - they were a darkroom standard when I worked in printing. Where did you purchase yours?
Mike
Amazon.
I’ve had good luck using Tack Rags which I get at my local hardware or lumber yard.
I use Bounty dampenend with 70% rubbing alcohol
That’s some good info Don. Thanks. I currently use old cut up t-shirts and Polly S Plastic Prep. Has worked quite well for years.
How about those blue shop towels ? I am new to modeling so I am just reading and learning.