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vilecanards

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explain, please?
« on: May 25, 2010, 05:05:13 PM »
I am not unfamiliar with coverstock preparation, but I don't quite follow what they are doing when they put this finish on the ball.... 800/800/1000/1000 + Polish....
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Juggernaut

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Re: explain, please?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2010, 01:31:10 AM »
The first two steps are done with two seperate types of sanding medium. The first two steps of 800 are with abranet, and the second two steps of 1000 are with abralon.

 I had to go back and check, but Jeremy is correct, both steps of 800 are with the abranet.
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Re: explain, please?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2010, 10:20:17 AM »
The ball is finished using a powerhouse resurfacer for about just less than a minute using those pads. It is all done by machine, not by hand.
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Re: explain, please?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2010, 05:45:06 PM »
does this mean that the first sanding process with the Abranet pads is a dry sand????
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Re: explain, please?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2010, 10:31:13 PM »
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Both of the 800 steps are abranet..... I don't think 800 abralon even exists.
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 You are correct about those first two steps both being abranet. I went to hammerbowling.com and watched the TRAP video where they clearly show the first two steps with abranet, and the last two steps with abralon.

 I have edited my reply so as not to be misleading to others who may not read this entire thread before taking things as gospel.
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Re: explain, please?
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2010, 07:44:40 AM »
Abranet®:
From: http://www.mirka.com/abranet

Abranet® is a revolutionary new sanding material for dust-free sanding.

This unique patented sanding material contains thousands of small holes, making it possible to effectively vacuum away dust and other particles  without clogging the disc surface. The result is seen as a very uniform sanding pattern and a perfectly smooth surface. Since the amount of airborne dust has been minimised, the work environment is remarkably improved.

Abranet® has been developed for sanding putty, primers, lacquers, composite materials and a large amount of other materials. This is a durable long-lasting sanding material.

Revolutionary new technique for dust-free sanding
Multifunctional product used both within the automotive and wood industries as well as on composite materials
Durable long-lasting product

Technical specifications:
Grain: Aluminium oxide
Bonding: Resin over resin
Backing: Polyamide fabric
Coating: Closed
Colour: Brown
Grit range: P80, P100, P120, P150, P180, P240, P320,
P360, P400, P500, P600, P800, P1000
 
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Abralon®:
From: http://www.mirka.com/abralon_automotive?mid=35055225-C075-4EB9-91F8-1AD3BA1450BB&

Abralon® is a unique multifunctional patented sanding material developed for the flexible sanding of both smooth and profiled surfaces.

Abralon® creates a smooth sanding pattern on angled surfaces and edges, while minimizing the risk of pressure marks. Abralon®  is especially suitable for use in the automotive and marine industries. The flexible weave allows water and air to pass freely, making the product suitable for both dry and wet sanding, either by machine or hand. Abralon® is also suitable for the finishing and pre-polishing of gelcoat, SMC, glass reinforced plastic (GRP), lacquers, etc.

* Coarser grits are recommended for
- surface preparation of composite body parts
- fine sanding of the body surfaces before primer and top lacquer

* Finer grits are suitable for
- smoothing of primers and bottom lacquers
- preparation of surfaces between blending
- sanding of pot marked surfaces
- preparation of the top coat before polishing

Technical specifications:
Grain: Silicon carbide
Bonding: Special resin
Backing: Knitted fabric on foam
Coating: Special ABRALON® method
Colour: Grey
Grit range: 180, 360, 500, 600
1000, 2000, 4000  


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