It’s very understandable to be so overwhelmed when it comes to knowing what SurfPrep abrasive to use for your project. To be honest, it’s something I’m still learning.
Here are quick overviews to pick the best abrasive for your piece depending on your need:
Rate of Cut:
If you’re looking to remove material faster, choose the shredder screen or white lightning paper.
- refers to how quickly an abrasive material (like sandpaper or a sanding tool) removes material from a surface
- a higher rate of cut means it removes material faster, while a lower rate of cut removes material more slowly
Durability:
If you’re looking to for an abrasive the remains effective before it wears out, choose the shredder screen or blizzard film.
- refers to how long the abrasive material remains effective before it starts to wear out or lose its cutting ability
- a durable sanding abrasive can handle extended use, sanding tough surfaces, and maintaining its performance without breaking down or clogging quickly
Longevity:
If you’re looking for a long lasting abrasive, choose the white lightning paper with the riptide paper and shredder screen the next best.
- refers to how long the abrasive material lasts before it needs to be replaced
- indicates the ability of the sanding tool to keep its effectiveness over time, even with extended use, without losing its ability to cut or smooth surfaces
- a longer-lasting abrasive will endure more sanding jobs or tougher materials before becoming worn out
What makes each abrasive unique?
- for fast sanding of flat or contoured surfaces, they have ultra-sharp hybrid ceramic aluminum oxide grain
- features an electrostatic open coat (where abrasive particles are evenly distributed using an electrostatic charge)
- design ensures precision cutting and helps reduce swirl marks by preventing the particles from clumping together
- engineered screen to withstand heavy stripping and between coat sanding.
- aluminum oxide screen allows the operator to prep sand faster and with longer durability
- Made for those who want fast, efficient material removal quickly
- Made with a blend ceramic and aluminum oxide grains for sharp, lasting performance and a smooth finish
- perfect for those who need fast, sharp cutting power on demand
- uses ultra-sharp aluminum oxide grains for high performance, long life, and fast cutting
- made for tasks needing discs or sheets that last longer on edges
- made with special aluminum oxide grains for great performance and a smooth finish
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