Tack cloth???? What is it?? - The Firearms Forum

Pabooger · 01-12-2005, 04:07 PM

Awhile back, Rugerniner sent me a beige colored cloth that was sort of sticky! I did not save the package and I would like to get more. The cloth works wonders for removing rust and is extra good for cleaning the carbon buildup on the front and back of my revolver cylinders and backstraps. You can scrub them all day with a brass brush and hoppes and it doesn't come off! Rub it a few times with the magic cloth and it disappears.

Does anybody know where I can get these and what they are called?

Eagle Guns · 01-12-2005, 04:10 PM

Auto Body Shops used them to wipe down a car before they painted it.That's the first time in years I've heard them mentioned.

Pabooger · 01-12-2005, 04:16 PM

I don't think these are the same as the ones the auto shops use, but similar. These were designed for cleaning guns!

jax18421 · 01-12-2005, 04:21 PM

I think "tack cloth" is correct but also "tack rag". Probably find them at Home Depot, Lowes or True Value. They are used to wipe up sanding dust prior to painting mostly. Probably also can be bought where they sell auto body supplies.
jax18421

IShootBack · 01-12-2005, 04:27 PM

I get a similar cloth at a local gun shop. The rags carry their name. they cost 1.99 each. I use them frequently and in-betwen cleanings. Allways carry one in my range bag.

I am not sure if it's the same or not. E-mail me if you want more information.

inplanotx · 01-12-2005, 04:28 PM

I think what you are looking for Pa is a lead cleaning rag. They are sold in gun shops. Great for taking the lead and powder rings off the face of a cylinder! I have one at home. If I remember, I will post the brand name.

Pabooger · 01-12-2005, 04:29 PM

Emails on the way. Thanks

Eagle Guns · 01-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Try "Lead Away" Mfg. by Belltown,LTD. Kent CT. 06757

njretcop · 01-12-2005, 05:48 PM

Pa,

If'n they're really good for gettin the lead out, ya might wanna try one on some of em kids ya got there,

jax18421 · 01-12-2005, 06:00 PM

Is this what you want? "Pro-Shot Lead-Clean Gun Cloth. Made for stainless steel and nickel finishes ONLY, (NOT FOR BLUED OR CASE HARDENED FINISHES)
Remove lead and carbon from the face of cylinders and muzzles by simply wiping off or, cut into patches to remove powder, lead and copper fouling from bbl and cylinders."
jax18421

Eagle Guns · 01-12-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jax18421

Is this what you want? "Pro-Shot Lead-Clean Gun Cloth. Made for stainless steel and nickel finishes ONLY, (NOT FOR BLUED OR CASE HARDENED FINISHES)
Remove lead and carbon from the face of cylinders and muzzles by simply wiping off or, cut into patches to remove powder, lead and copper fouling from bbl and cylinders."
jax18421

Same thing as "Lead Away"

Pabooger · 01-13-2005, 05:38 PM

Eagle Guns · 01-13-2005, 06:40 PM

?

Swwbo · 01-13-2005, 06:51 PM

Tim, I just brought home to Stephen some gunwipes.. silicone treated. Allows you to wipe dirt and grime off.. These are tan.. made by SACK-UPS in Morgantown, NC

I corrected my spelling!!!!

crittergitter · 01-13-2005, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swwbo

Allows you to wipe dirt and crime off..

I want several. If I can wipe crime off, I'm all for it.

In fact, do they sell stocks?

I'm buying.

(No offense meant, Swwebo, I just saw that and couldn't pass up the obvious..)

Eagle Guns · 01-13-2005, 07:40 PM

Tim,in the Midway Master Catalog#2 on page 292 in the lower left corner there is the following."Tipton Metal Magic Gun Cloth" it says,This non-abrasive cloth does it all,removes rust and tarnish as well as carbon,lead and copper fouling.Works great on all metal surfaces. #623-952 $2.95 This sounds like what you're describing?

RugerNiner · 01-13-2005, 07:59 PM

I think it was this?

jh2oman · 01-13-2005, 08:02 PM

Check this one out -- it's what I have in my shooting box:

http://store.kleen-bore.com/store/chemicalcloths.html

I cut little patches out of it to clean up leaded bores. Works pretty good.

Just checked back --- This is the one on Rugerniner's pic.

JW

Eagle Guns · 01-13-2005, 08:06 PM

There's about 5 different brands and they all do the same thing.

01-12-2005, 04:07 PM	#1
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Tack cloth???? What is it?? Awhile back, Rugerniner sent me a beige colored cloth that was sort of sticky! I did not save the package and I would like to get more. The cloth works wonders for removing rust and is extra good for cleaning the carbon buildup on the front and back of my revolver cylinders and backstraps. You can scrub them all day with a brass brush and hoppes and it doesn't come off! Rub it a few times with the magic cloth and it disappears. Does anybody know where I can get these and what they are called? __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com -->

01-12-2005, 04:16 PM	#3
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? I don't think these are the same as the ones the auto shops use, but similar. These were designed for cleaning guns! __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

01-12-2005, 04:21 PM	#4
jax18421 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 2	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? I think "tack cloth" is correct but also "tack rag". Probably find them at Home Depot, Lowes or True Value. They are used to wipe up sanding dust prior to painting mostly. Probably also can be bought where they sell auto body supplies. jax18421

01-12-2005, 04:27 PM	#5
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? I get a similar cloth at a local gun shop. The rags carry their name. they cost 1.99 each. I use them frequently and in-betwen cleanings. Allways carry one in my range bag. I am not sure if it's the same or not. E-mail me if you want more information. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

01-12-2005, 04:29 PM	#7
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Emails on the way. Thanks __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

01-12-2005, 04:10 PM	#2
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Auto Body Shops used them to wipe down a car before they painted it.That's the first time in years I've heard them mentioned. __________________ ATF

01-12-2005, 04:28 PM	#6
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? I think what you are looking for Pa is a lead cleaning rag. They are sold in gun shops. Great for taking the lead and powder rings off the face of a cylinder! I have one at home. If I remember, I will post the brand name.

01-12-2005, 04:34 PM	#8
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Try "Lead Away" Mfg. by Belltown,LTD. Kent CT. 06757 __________________ ATF

01-12-2005, 05:48 PM	#9
njretcop Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Pa, If'n they're really good for gettin the lead out, ya might wanna try one on some of em kids ya got there, __________________ Charlie

01-12-2005, 06:00 PM	#10
jax18421 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 2	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Is this what you want? "Pro-Shot Lead-Clean Gun Cloth. Made for stainless steel and nickel finishes ONLY, (NOT FOR BLUED OR CASE HARDENED FINISHES) Remove lead and carbon from the face of cylinders and muzzles by simply wiping off or, cut into patches to remove powder, lead and copper fouling from bbl and cylinders." jax18421

01-13-2005, 05:38 PM	#12
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? BTTT __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

01-13-2005, 06:40 PM	#13
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? ? ? ? ? ? ? __________________ ATF

01-13-2005, 06:51 PM	#14
Swwbo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 240	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Tim, I just brought home to Stephen some gunwipes.. silicone treated. Allows you to wipe dirt and grime off.. These are tan.. made by SACK-UPS in Morgantown, NC I corrected my spelling!!!! __________________ Last edited by Swwbo; 01-13-2005 at 07:16 PM..

01-13-2005, 07:40 PM	#16
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Tim,in the Midway Master Catalog#2 on page 292 in the lower left corner there is the following."Tipton Metal Magic Gun Cloth" it says,This non-abrasive cloth does it all,removes rust and tarnish as well as carbon,lead and copper fouling.Works great on all metal surfaces. #623-952 $2.95 This sounds like what you're describing? __________________ ATF

01-13-2005, 07:59 PM	#17
RugerNiner V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lancaster, Pa. Posts: 196	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? I think it was this? __________________ Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!

01-13-2005, 08:02 PM	#18
jh2oman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The State of West New York Posts: 22	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? Check this one out -- it's what I have in my shooting box: http://store.kleen-bore.com/store/chemicalcloths.html I cut little patches out of it to clean up leaded bores. Works pretty good. Just checked back --- This is the one on Rugerniner's pic. JW

01-13-2005, 08:06 PM	#19
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: Tack cloth???? What is it?? There's about 5 different brands and they all do the same thing. __________________ ATF