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Title: Scotch Brites
Post by: Jeffrevs on December 14, 2003, 05:20:02 PM
I know, it's been said a million times but,.......

Is the following correct?
Maroon--320
Green--600
Blue--800
Light gray--1000
White--1200

And...where is the best place to purchase ??

Thanks....
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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: MI 2 AZ on December 15, 2003, 08:25:05 AM
3M Scotch Brite:

7445 - White pad, called Light Duty Cleansing - (1000) 1200-1500 grit
7448 - Light Grey, called Ultra Fine Hand - (600-800) 1000 grit.
6448 - Green (?), called Light Duty Hand Pad - (600) 600 grit
7447 - Maroon pad, called General Purpose Hand - (320-400) 320 grit
6444 - Brown pad, called Extra Duty Hand - (280-320) 240 grit
7446 - Dark Grey pad, called Blending Pad (180-220) 150 grit
7440 - Tan pad, called Heavy Duty Hand Pad - (120-150) 60(?)
Green Scotch Brite is available EVERYWHERE. It's 600 grit.
Blue Scotch-Brite is considered to be about 800 grit.
(The value inside the parentheses is directly from 3M.)

3M Chart
Less Aggressive --------> More Aggressive
7445 7448 6448 7447 6444 7446 7440
Finer Finish --------> Point Coarser Finish

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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: MI 2 AZ on December 15, 2003, 08:27:54 AM
I found the first four on the above list at a local auto parts store in the painting/finishing area.
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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: seadrive on December 15, 2003, 09:35:33 AM
Jeff, those values are close enough for government work.

You can get the green pads just about anywhere, even supermarkets.  You can also get maroon, green, blue and white scrub sponges at the supermarket, although I find that the sponge side limits the amount of pressure you can effectively apply to the ball.

The other grit pads you can find at auto supply stores, and most likely, Home Depot as well.
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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: JohnP on December 15, 2003, 03:09:42 PM
Jeff -- URL's for two sites where you can order Scotchbrite pads follow --  JohnP

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/store/product_list_pages/Tools_Cleansing_Pads.html?L+scstore+mkyr9657ffb361b3+1094034378

http://www.wildoctopusbowling.com/store.asp
Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: charlest on December 15, 2003, 09:23:32 PM
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You can get the green pads just about anywhere, even supermarkets.  You can also get maroon, green, blue and white scrub sponges at the supermarket, although I find that the sponge side limits the amount of pressure you can effectively apply to the ball.


seadrive,

Have you tried using the ones with the sponge wet or just thoroughly damp?
I find that makes them conform to the ball's curved surface much better. Most often the sponge is not super-thick and forms a nice cushion for working.
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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: goldfish_iota on December 17, 2003, 05:09:17 PM
i was looking to order these, but they dont have them at the site above anymore.. anyone got another site to go to??

Phillip

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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: JohnP on December 17, 2003, 07:55:36 PM
goldfish_iota -- Go to the wildoctopusbowling.com site I posted earlier.  On the home page there is a list of Top Sellers on the right hand side, near the top.  The #1 item is Scotch Brite pads.  Click on that item and it will take you to a page where you can order the maroon, green, grey and white pads.  The Jamestown Distributors site does have some pads, but it is very hard to find them and they sell only in box of ten quantities.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: pnj1967 on December 17, 2003, 07:58:49 PM
Try going to e bay and do a search for scotch brite.  

 Try auction number       258166657 Buy it Now $8.95 for 50 pads Green,White, Blue,Red, and Dark Green.  Sellers ID is jtsmach@aol.com  there is a 800 # to call also.


Edited on 12/17/2003 9:06 PM
Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on December 18, 2003, 08:03:59 AM
What grit are the dark green and red?  I don't see those listed on MI 2 AZ's post.
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Title: Re: Scotch Brites
Post by: charlest on December 18, 2003, 08:15:48 AM
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What grit are the dark green and red?  I don't see those listed on MI 2 AZ's post.
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I think there is only one green, so dark green  = green. 600 grit

maroon is a dark red; again, never saw 2 shades of red. 320 grit.

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