Polishing Papers

[08K.80]

Has anyone tried these?

Polishing Papers

 

[08K.80]

Plenty of views and zero replies. I'm guessing it hasn't been used by anyone? I've found it at several outlets and the claim is mirror shine on plastics and metals and no dark residue on bone, use it wet or dry. It's relatively inexpensive, so I think it will go on my long list of things to try.

 

[hard hat]

The link takes me somewhere else but I haven't heard of them. Would be interested to see the results

 

[Leviblue]

Link took me to a monitor screen, no papers. I've not heard of them. Sounds interesting.

 

[ChrisN]

Looks to me like an alternative to MicroMesh.

 

[08K.80]

Sorry, the link works for me. Google 3M polishing papers.:wink:

Looks to me like an alternative to MicroMesh.

Chris, it's always good to have an alternative.:wink:
Maybe someone has used it and can confirm likeness.

 

[TwoCatsPens]

How does 30, 15, 9 and 3 microns relate to the grades in MM? Higher, lower, same range? The thing I like about MM is that with the 9 pad set I feel like I'm never making a big jump.

Steve

 

[08K.80]

How does 30, 15, 9 and 3 microns relate to the grades in MM? Higher, lower, same range? The thing I like about MM is that with the 9 pad set I feel like I'm never making a big jump.

Steve

One of the sites gave a grit comparison. There wasn't a big jump between them. It probably states on the 3M website.

They have a similar product also. I think it had the same claims and they both mention glass polishing.

 

[robutacion]

Never tried these...!

George

 

[08K.80]

I found a micron, grit, micromesh chart...HERE.

 

[its_virgil]

Micron Grades (µ).......Approximate sandpaper-grit equivalent
80µ...................................180
60µ...................................220
40µ...................................320
30µ...................................400
15µ...................................600
9µ.....................................1200
2µ.....................................6000
1µ.................................….8000
MM microns
1500 30
1800 18
2400 15
3200 12
3600 9
4000 5
6000 4
8000 3
12000 -

 

[its_virgil]

Don't think the mesh in the chart is Micro Mesh…could be wrong.

I found a micron, grit, micromesh chart...HERE.

 

[08K.80]

I think you're correct Don. On StewMac's site, it lists them as this...

6040

Green, 30 micron/400 grit, per sheet Yes

$2.36

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6041

Gray, 15 micron/600 grit, per sheet Yes

$2.36

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6042

Blue, 9 micron/1200 grit, per sheet Yes

$2.36

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6043

Pink, 3 micron/4000 grit, per sheet Yes

$2.36

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6044

Aqua, 2 micron/6000 grit, per sheet Yes

$2.36

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6045

White, 1 micron/8000 grit, per sheet

 

[its_virgil]

I actually purchased two sets of the larger sheets from The Sanding Glove at the symposium here in Texas back in August. I have been using it wet on my snake skin pens and like the results. I need to do some comparisons to see if there is any real difference.
Do a good turn daily!
Don