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ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« on: August 20, 2013, 11:38:11 AM »
Just wondering.
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dmonroe814

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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2013, 11:42:23 AM »
I use them to knock the polish off a ball before I clean, sand and polish the ball.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2013, 12:11:14 PM »
THATS MY GO-TO FOR FRESHENING UP THE SURFACE OF MY MOTIV ASCENT SOLID!
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2013, 12:33:20 PM »
YES!!
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2013, 01:51:04 PM »
yes!
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2013, 03:16:09 PM »
Mostly gold pads (finer than gray) for adding a little more "tooth" to a polished ball...

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7000000_nid=LD4DJJK633gsRJ5GMFSMV0gl6M1Z9RQZ4Mbl

You won't find these at your big box building supply stores... you're going to have to get them online or locally at an automotive paint supply shop.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2013, 05:42:54 PM »
Yep I used them before a resurface.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2013, 07:28:06 PM »
Still use the gray and maroon pads. I never had to buy any.  I get mine from a friend that owns a body shop.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2013, 10:10:49 PM »
Quote from: dmonroe814 on August 20, 2013, 11:42:23 AM
I use them to knock the polish off a ball before I clean, sand and polish the ball.

Same for me.

I also use them to clean the stainless steel shelves in my Masterbuilt Electric Smoker and stainless steel surface on my Hastybake Charcoal Grill.

Other than that, I no longer use them for a total resurface with Scotch Brite alone as I once did before Abralon was available nor surface adjustments as I carry worn Abaralon and Saair Pads in my bag for that.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2013, 11:17:10 PM »

Yes, I still use them also. Mostly the gold, but on occasion the others.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2013, 02:48:42 AM »
Yes, my preferred choice as they seem to be more consistant.
« Last Edit: August 21, 2013, 02:50:54 AM by MI 2 AZ »
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2013, 11:06:21 AM »
Scotchbrite works the best when it comes to quick surface adjustments on pearl balls. You get rid of the polish without cutting the pearl additives so you get a better, mote consistent finish.

I regularly use the white (roughly 4000 grit) in place of polish on a ball and I always use the burgundy after the diamond wheels during a resurface on my Haus machine.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2013, 08:26:21 AM »
I like to use them for underlying grits most of the time and mainly just the grey pads.then I'llfollow up with either finer grits or a compound buff.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2013, 10:43:00 AM »
Don't use the rougher grits much these days, but the white is still a favorite to knock the shine off of a polished ball. I would think a still a good choice for pearls as mentioned before as well.
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Re: ScotchBrite Pads does anyone still use them?
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2013, 10:54:19 AM »
If I may ask... Where's the best place to find a variety of colors, and how long do they last compared to Abralon?
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