The grey Scotch pads/rolls are not an alternative to sanding. Instead the pads are designed to put fine scratches in the primer or paint, providing the finish needed to ensure that subsequent coats adequately bond to the surface. Good intercoat adhesion prevents one layer of paint from peeling from another.

The scratches that the grey Scotch pads produce are equivalent to those produced when sanding with 600-800 grit sandpaper. You can also use the pads to scuff a painted surface prior to clear coating. Unless you are clear coating a metallic paint, dont worry that these fine scratches will be visible through the clear coat, they wont. The tooth that the scratches give to the substrate also allows the paint or clear coat to grip the surface, preventing sagging on vertical surfaces.

When scuffing up a surface, you need to scratch up any shiny surfaces that you are painting until they are dull. On an older painted surface you should clean the substrate prior to scuffing in the same way that you would prep a surface prior to vinyl application. Cleaning the surface prevents driving any surface contaminants into the paint. The contaminants could compromise intercoat adhesion. After cleaning, scuff the surface. Merely scratch the surface dry until it is uniformly dull. Then clean surface again to remove any residue using a lint-free rag and isopropyl alcohol.

The red is a very fine grade pad, a perfect solution whether you are finishing flat panels or contoured surfaces. Ideal for awkward areas, like door shuts or engine compartments. Easy to cut into desired lengths for hand sanding or use with orbital sanders.

General purpose for surface conditioning, transport primer preparation, removal of oxidisation and light rust. Also ideal for commercial vehicles for preparing aluminium panels prior to priming for rivet heads.

Superior alternative to steel wool, wire brushes, sandpaper, and other nonwoven products for cleaning or finishing tasks.
Very fine grade aluminium oxide abrasive cleans, finishes, grains, denibs, and defuzzes.
Suitable for use on wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, porcelain, glass, rubber, or composites.
Reusable pad resists tearing, splintering, shredding, loading and will never rust, providing a long, useful life.
Can be folded, stacked, or rolled for effective cleaning or conditioning on flat, irregular, or contoured surfaces.

APPLICATIONS INCUDE:

• Cleaning, finishing and deburring of machinery and tools.
• Removal of rust.
• Defuzzing of wood.
• De-nibbing of plastic component parts.
• Cleaning solid surfaces (marble, granite etc).

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FEATURES:
Size (DIA): 50mm & 75mm
Max Speed (RPM): 25,000
Shank dia 1/4′
Suits all R type roll on discs

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FEATURES:

• Premium Zirconia grit for ultimate grinding performance
• Advanced bonding formulation provides cool grinding action
• Cooler running extends disc life
• Suitable for high production applications in all industries
• Suitable for stainless steel

AVAILABLE GRADES:
36 GRIT
60 GRIT
80 GRIT

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FEATURES:

• R Type plastic roll on backing plate
• Made from high quality non-woven fibre impregnated with mineral grain
• No edge fraying or grain shredding for a consistent finish
• Flexible for use on flat and contoured surfaces
• Can be used with water, oil or cleaners
• Sonic welding of backing to fuse backing and material

AVAILABLE GRADES:
Course
Fine
Medium

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FEATURES:

• R Type plastic roll on backing plate
• Made from high quality non-woven fibre impregnated with mineral grain
• No edge fraying or grain shredding for a consistent finish
• Flexible for use on flat and contoured surfaces
• Can be used with water, oil or cleaners
• Sonic welding of backing to fuse backing and material

AVAILABLE GRADES:
Course
Fine
Medium

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FEATURES:

• Air cooled backing plates
• Self containing cooling system whilst grinding
• Made from high quality tough and flexible polymide
• Extend life of Maxabrase resin fibre discs

AVAILABLE SIZES:

100mm
115mm
125mm
178mm

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FEATURES:

• Use for automotive, paintwork, metal and wood
• Unique foam formula
• Moulds easily to surface contours
• Outperforms sandpaper
• Crease resistant, non-cracking
• Use wet or dry
• Packed in display boxes of 20 pads
• Size: 140 x 115 x 5mm

GRADES AVAILABLE:
Super Fine
Ultra Fine
Fine
Medium

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FEATURES:

• Size: 150 x 225mm
• Green – industrial, medium
• Made in North America

USES:
Cleaning
Polishing
Sloughing
Finishing
Paint and rust removal

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FEATURES:

• Suitable for trade and industrial usage
• Use for blending and finishing applications
• Ideal for hard to reach areas where a large wheel or disc will not fit
• Flush finish core for easy access inside corners
• Shank mounted flap wheels have a 1/4 (6.35mm) shank to suit die grinders etc
• Threaded flap wheels have an M14 internal thread to suit most angle grinders

AVAILABLE IN:
80 Grit, 120 Grit

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FEATURES:

• Silver Series: Genuine Zirconia abrasive for outstanding performance on mild and stainless steel in all industries
• Easier to control
• Grind and sand in one step
• Perfectly balanced disc eliminates vibration and fatigue
• Less likely to gouge, undercut or ruin the workpiece
• Not as aggressive as grinding discs
• No chatter
• Quieter than grinding discs
• Strong fibreglass backing wears as disc is consumed

AVAILABLE IN: 
40 Grit

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