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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: earlyrolling on February 16, 2018, 11:20:16 PM

Title: Which surface prep would provide more teeth (traction) throughout entire lane?
Post by: earlyrolling on February 16, 2018, 11:20:16 PM

All else being equal, which surface prep below would provide more teeth (traction) throughout entire lane?

1. 4000 grit Abralon
2. 500 grit Abralon + polish

Title: Re: Which surface prep would provide more teeth (traction) throughout entire lane?
Post by: rkj4243 on February 17, 2018, 06:33:19 PM

Attached an older image which contains a table with examples of different surface finishes................. should be the 500 + polish would have more surface texture

Title: Re: Which surface prep would provide more teeth (traction) throughout entire lane?
Post by: charlest on February 17, 2018, 07:17:06 PM

The term, "polish", involves so many human factors that the above chart is virtually useless.

Sorry, but that's the truth, both relative and absolute.

Title: Re: Which surface prep would provide more teeth (traction) throughout entire lane?
Post by: earlyrolling on February 17, 2018, 11:48:17 PM

Thx for the chart rkj4243 and thanks charlest for the warning.
This is very helpful. 
I tend to opt for a light coat of polish so I think ratios between Ra should hold up.
I guess trial and error will be the best teacher  :  )