BallReviews
General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: trash heap on August 20, 2013, 11:38:11 AM
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Just wondering.
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I use them to knock the polish off a ball before I clean, sand and polish the ball.
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THATS MY GO-TO FOR FRESHENING UP THE SURFACE OF MY MOTIV ASCENT SOLID!
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YES!!
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yes!
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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 (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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Yep I used them before a resurface.
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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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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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Yes, I still use them also. Mostly the gold, but on occasion the others.
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Yes, my preferred choice as they seem to be more consistant.
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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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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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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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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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Yes, I always keep a couple pads in my bag. They have come in handy several times.
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If I may ask... Where's the best place to find a variety of colors, and how long do they last compared to Abralon?
I have found the finer grits at "auto paint supply" stores. Found some grey ones at Sherwin Williams paint. They do a good job, seem to last long, and it's easy to tell when they are worn out. Price is easier on the wallet, too.
Like abralon and Sia Air, water flows through them easily. I always use lots of water in the process of resurfacing my equipment.
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Walmart has a variety of colors/grit at a great price! I use them also as stated before to clean and not polish off. I use the gray and white the most. I think they last a lot longer than abralon or sia air pads with the benefit of water cleans them up with ease. Just my $.02, Bruce
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Walmart has a variety of colors/grit at a great price! I use them also as stated before to clean and not polish off. I use the gray and white the most. I think they last a lot longer than abralon or sia air pads with the benefit of water cleans them up with ease. Just my $.02, Bruce
Bruce, what dept in WalMart do you find them?
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I use grey and white quite often. Bought a ship-load of them off eBay about a year ago. Grey, I can get at Lowe's/Home Depot whenever I need them. I even use green when I'm going for a 500/4000 type of surface. Skid with teeth.