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Leon

17/08/2015 6:35 PM

Pro Grade 3M sand paper

Has any one had any experience with this product. I saw it at the paint
store a couple of days ago. It has like a thin rubber backing that is
almost clear. Flexible and apparently lasts 15 times longer than
regular paper.
I wonder if it would be a good replacement for the Norton foam backed paper.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/GovernmentSolutions/Home/ProductInformation/ProductCatalog/~/3M-Pro-Grade-Precision-Ultra-Flexible-Sanding-Sheets-28220PGP-UF4-7-in-x-4-5-in-220-grit-Fine-4-pk?N=3293390684&rt=d


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Sonny

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

18/08/2015 6:00 AM

On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7:02:41 AM UTC-5, BillinGA wrote:
> It seems to have a silicone based backing. It won't fold like paper and give you a rigid edge. I won't give up traditional paper but intend to use both.

Hmmm, won't fold, huh! I might try heating it, a little, see if it folds effectively.

Sonny

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BillinGA

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

17/08/2015 5:53 PM

I skeptically bought a pack last week to refinish a piece of furniture....1=
50 grit. So far I am pleased with ease of use and effectiveness. Lots of c=
oves and beads and the paper, make that product, handles them very well. Ah=
heck, I'm still gonna call it sandpaper. I can't comment on the 15x as I'v=
e never really tried to see how long sanding material lasts. I would buy ag=
ain.

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Leon

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

18/08/2015 8:58 AM

On 8/18/2015 8:00 AM, Sonny wrote:
> On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7:02:41 AM UTC-5, BillinGA wrote:
>> It seems to have a silicone based backing. It won't fold like paper and give you a rigid edge. I won't give up traditional paper but intend to use both.
>
> Hmmm, won't fold, huh! I might try heating it, a little, see if it folds effectively.
>
> Sonny
>


I think it will fold to a degree but will probably leave you a radius
return on the fold vs. the backing being entirely flat back to back.

I don't think this is going to replace paper backed so much as being a
better choice for rounded surfaces and easing edges AND lasting
significantly longer.

But let us know if you do heat it and how that turns out.

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Sonny

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

17/08/2015 7:12 PM

On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 6:35:50 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> Has any one had any experience with this product.

Might have to try it. Wish you had posted this yesterday, I would have bought some, then. I bought 2 packs of the All Purpose, packs of 20 sheets. I suppose I could exchange them.

Rubberize backing: Wonder if it folds like the All Purpose sheets.

Sonny

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BillinGA

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

18/08/2015 5:02 AM

It seems to have a silicone based backing. It won't fold like paper and give you a rigid edge. I won't give up traditional paper but intend to use both.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

18/08/2015 8:53 AM

On 8/18/2015 7:02 AM, BillinGA wrote:
> It seems to have a silicone based backing. It won't fold like paper and give you a rigid edge. I won't give up traditional paper but intend to use both.
>


That would be OK, I almost exclusively use the foam backed paper for
easing sharp edges.
"If" you have used it in this capacity you understand that this can
often raise a splinter. Is this paper resistance to a splinter poking
through the backing? Again the foam backed seems to be pretty resistant
to this happening.
Thanks again for the info.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 17/08/2015 6:35 PM

17/08/2015 10:17 PM

On 8/17/2015 7:53 PM, BillinGA wrote:
> I skeptically bought a pack last week to refinish a piece of furniture....150 grit. So far I am pleased with ease of use and effectiveness. Lots of coves and beads and the paper, make that product, handles them very well. Ah heck, I'm still gonna call it sandpaper. I can't comment on the 15x as I've never really tried to see how long sanding material lasts. I would buy again.
>
Thanks! good to know. I have been using the foam back paper for a few
years and it does good but if this will last even 5 time longer it might
be a better solution.


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