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Author:  SteveT [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Wonder Rags
I have found Trimaco's Wonder Rags to be ideal for french polishing - absolutely no lint. There was a small flood in my shop while I was out of town gaah & my son used my last 3 boxes of these to clean up the mess. After unsuccessfully trying to buy some more, I called Trimaco to see why no one had them in stock. The Trimaco rep said that they stopped producing them because of a shortage of raw materials, not because of a lack of demand. If anyone has a box or two you are willing to part with and sell, please PM me. Thanks!
Author:  John A [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
I ran across another product very similar, I missed getting then name, but grabbed myself a sample.
I will try to find out. I originally got wonder rags from Amazon
Author:  David LaPlante [ Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
Well, This explains why my local outlet stopped carrying them.
Fortunately, when I started to use an alternative for general needs I set aside a number of individual Wonder rags for FP covers so I have a year or two supply.
Anyone indentified a good substitute?
Author:  SteveT [ Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
John A wrote:
I ran across another product very similar, I missed getting then name, but grabbed myself a sample. I will try to find out.

John, I am anxious to know what you found.
Author:  Eric Reid [ Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
I tried the micro-fiber thing, and...big yawn. I go back and forth between a traditional wool-filled, cotton covered muneca, and cotton tee-shirt material folded up. Both get a suggestion of pumice on the surface. For me, this works better than micro-fiber.
Author:  David LaPlante [ Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
Pumice isn't the issue for me Eric (I don't use it or oil in my FP regimen).
What I like about the microfiber is the long wearing quality, smoothness and the slight stretchiness of the material which gives a nice surface and form to the pad and one which lasts a long time.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
I haven't tried Wonder Rags, but for French Polish, my best results are with 100% cotton, muslin sheeting. $0.50 will buy a queen size or double sheet at an attic/garage sale, and is good for 12 or 15 guitars. Also available by the pound from linen service companies when they sell off their damaged goods.
Author:  Trevor Gore [ Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
Microfibre for me, too. It just doesn't wear out, but I don't use oil or pumice, either.

I find the really fine cloths that you can get for polishing spectacles are great, if a little expensive on a per square meter basis. But then, they don't wear out...
Author:  SteveT [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
Trimaco is once again producing Wonder Rags. bliss They were first available at Home Depot & Sherwin-Williams. Looks like Amazon & others now have them as well.
Author:  nyazzip [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
I bought a queen sized set of microfiber bed sheets for 15 $ a few months ago...wonder how that stuff would compare to the Wonder Rags ?
Author:  Nick Royle [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wonder Rags
Trevor Gore wrote:
I find the really fine cloths that you can get for polishing spectacles are great, if a little expensive on a per square meter basis. But then, they don't wear out...
Thanks to this little tip, the french polishing rubber I use in a week or so is going to have a PRADA logo on it! :lol:
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