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Ernie McCracken

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Scotch Brite pads.
« on: May 16, 2004, 08:03:08 PM »
Can someone here please give me a complete rundown on the color of the Scotch Brite pad and what it's equal would be for sandpaper.  I'd like to try resurfacing a ball with the pads, but am unsure of what to buy.  Thanks!
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da Shiv

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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2004, 11:08:49 AM »
This question comes up a lot.  Charlest has the stats archived.  I'm sure he'll paste it in here.

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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2004, 11:59:33 AM »
Since charlest hasn't made the rounds to this post yet, I'll give you some numbers in case you're poised at the spinner ready to go.

Bear in mind that the grit level you get will depend partly on the pressure you apply, how well you keep the job lubricated with water, and how many times the pad has been used.  The pads can be reused, but they do get less coarse eventually.

The maroon pads are 320-400; the green pads are 500-600; and the light gray pads are 800-1000.  These are the three colors that are available almost everywhere--especially green.  There are other colors out there that are less commonly available.  Be careful about the gray--there is a darker gray that is quite coarse.

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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2004, 12:15:14 PM »
From Charlest:

3M Scotch Brite Nylon Pads:
7445 - White pad, called Light Duty Cleansing  - (1000) 1200-1500 grit
7448 - Light Grey, called Ultra Fine Hand      - (600-800) 800 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 1000 grit.
(The value inside the parentheses is directly from 3M.)
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3M Chart
Less Aggressive  -------->  More Aggressive
7445 7448 6448 7447 6444 7446 7440
Finer Finish     -------->  Coarser Finish



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Ernie McCracken

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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2004, 12:59:53 PM »
Thanks for the repiles!  I'm going to Lowe's after work to find these.
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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2004, 01:11:55 PM »
Hey McCracken,

If you want to buy quantity, try your local automotive shop/detailing or paint store.  They also sell some of these pads by the box and cheaper too.

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Ernie McCracken

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Re: Scotch Brite pads.
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2004, 01:19:44 PM »
Thanks Rick!  I called a paint store and they have them in stock.  Later!
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