Author Topic: yet another ABRALON question... (Read 1808 times)

Big Jake · « **on:** October 15, 2006, 11:28:01 AM »

Hello Group
Why in the world do ABRALON pads cost so much?? looks like I'll be trying out some different grits of wet/dry emery paper

Big Jake

monstercrank · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:32:09 PM »

because they last a LOT longer than sand paper, they absorb water so you dont need to re apply it every 2 seconds and they dont give that streakey almost etched look on the surface.
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J_Mac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:33:35 PM »

Just stick to wet/dry sandpaper (aluminum oxide) or ScotchBrite...
Emery paper isn't something I'd recommend for ball resurfacing.
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Big Jake · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:45:44 PM »

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Just stick to wet/dry sandpaper (aluminum oxide) or ScotchBrite...
Emery paper isn't something I'd recommend for ball resurfacing.

Thanks J mac

qstick777 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2006, 02:08:17 PM »

Because they are really meant for automotive (painting and refinishing) and industrial use - like monstercrank said, they last longer and give a better finished look than sandpaper.

Check out the manufacturer's page for more info:
http://www.mirka-usa.com/homepage/homepage.htm

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Hello Group
Why in the world do ABRALON pads cost so much?? looks like I'll be trying out some different grits of wet/dry emery paper

Big Jake

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