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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: korkey299 on March 18, 2007, 06:25:48 AM
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i've been lookin into buying some abralon pads, and i was curious to know how long they last before they have to be replaced
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Age: 17
Average: 198
High Score: 299 ringing 10
High Series: 723 (223, 299, 201<-shaking to death)
Current arsenal:
The One: heavy oil
Animal Untamed: medium-heavy oil
Equation: medium oil
Intense Inferno(polished): dry lanes
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Hi everyone, I'm also curious as well. I have a 4000 grit abralon pad that I used yesterday on my Black Widow. I just did two sides for about 30 seconds each. I wonder how long they last?
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This has been hashed many times and it comes down to one thing,IMO, how much pressure you use. I have some pads that have lasted 15-20 balls, not that much pressure and they are the 360-500 range. The 180's won't last as long, 2000 and 4000's last a long time, again, depending on the pressure you apply.
One thing I do that, I think, makes them last longer, when cleaning them after use, I use a nail brush to get any particles out of the 'weave'. Not sure if this really helps, but I think it does so I'll continue to do it that way.
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Additionally, make sure to keep them "clean" after use, washing any coverstock residues out of the abrasive surface under flowing water. Will improve overall performance and endurance a lot.
Applied pressure during use is another big influence, azguy is correct. When using a spinner, only apply gentle but continuous pressure, as if you wnated to hold a bird in your hand. The pad will do its job almost on its own, especially the fine ones. Just make sure to have enough water involved in the sanding process.
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