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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: tomgriffin on June 08, 2009, 04:15:47 AM

Title: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: tomgriffin on June 08, 2009, 04:15:47 AM
Has anyone used Sia Air Velvet pads instead of Abralon? I have been using them for about a week and they hold up better and are cheaper. They also have a finer resolution to the available grits, including 1500 and 3000 pads. Here is a PDF:

http://www.sia-abrasives.com/files/siaair_velvet_ART-flyer_en.pdf

Has anyone else been experimenting with them?
Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: J_Mac on June 08, 2009, 12:23:45 PM
Hmm... so maybe this is where Valentino gets their sanding discs from...
Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: charlest on June 08, 2009, 12:30:46 PM
quote:
Has anyone used Sia Air Velvet pads instead of Abralon? I have been using them for about a week and they hold up better and are cheaper. They also have a finer resolution to the available grits, including 1500 and 3000 pads. Here is a PDF:

http://www.sia-abrasives.com/files/siaair_velvet_ART-flyer_en.pdf

Has anyone else been experimenting with them?


DO you buy them from this website?
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Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: Cambumbo on June 08, 2009, 12:40:13 PM
I bought the K1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 to try out from here:

http://www.vinceswoodnwonders.com/SIA%20Foam%20Backed%20Products.htm

They do last a lot longer than Abralon.

Edited on 6/8/2009 12:41 PM
Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: charlest on June 08, 2009, 12:44:21 PM
quote:
I bought the K1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 to try out from here:

http://www.vinceswoodnwonders.com/SIA%20Foam%20Backed%20Products.htm

They do last a lot longer than Abralon.

Edited on 6/8/2009 12:41 PM


They look like Valentino's discs, but
$2 each for a box of 20 but only 3" in diameter from Vince's is expensive.
The manufacturer's website shows 6" discs like Valentino's and Abralon.
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Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: Cambumbo on June 08, 2009, 12:47:50 PM
True. I just wanted to try them out and don't mine paying a little more if they last longer.
Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: tomgriffin on June 08, 2009, 01:25:19 PM
I have been using the 6 inch pads. PM me if you'd be interested in purchasing in bulk. I can guarantee cheaper than Valentinos. Looks like they're padding the cost quite a bit.
Title: Re: Sia Air Velvet Pads
Post by: wpzone on June 13, 2009, 05:15:33 AM
Here they are for $2.67 each but you have to order in packs of 10 (per grit I think)

http://store.premierabrasive.com/store/c/389-Velvet-Discs-siaair.aspx?Attribs=879

Edited on 6/13/2009 5:16 AM