Buying Guide

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3M Flexible Sanding Comparison
General Purpose
Sanding Sponge
Use
Benefits
Features
Mineral
Description
Mineral
Paint and rust removal
Long life
Channels dust,
sanding contour
and detail surfaces
Patented design
Premium aluminum oxide
Application
All purpose
All purpose, contour
and detail sanding
Premium ceramic
Premium ceramic mineral,
anti-clog coating
Lasts longer*
All purpose
Metal Sanding Pad Synthetic Steel Wool
Aluminum oxide Aluminum oxide
Metal Wood Paint, wood, metal Paint, wood, metal Paint, wood, metal
Light-duty
metal polishing
Light rust removal,
between coats sanding
Cleaning & polishing
Woodworking
surface prep
Silicone carbide OR
Calcium Carbonate
(final finishing pad)
Metal polishing
Synthetic Mineral
hard
Synthetic Mineral
hard
Premium Synthetic Mineral
Tougher and harder
than standard aluminum oxide
Premium Synthetic Mineral
More durable than
standard aluminum oxide
Synthetic Mineral
very hard
CC Natural Mineral
mild abrasion
Woodworking
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