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*Based on backing life during hand sanding when compared to 3M conventional sandpaper of comparable grit.
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3M Sanding Sheet Comparison
Aluminum
Oxide
Premium
Sanding Tool
Emery ClothWetordry
™
3M
™
PRO GRADE PRECISION
™
with NO-SLIP GRIP
™
Backing
3M
™
PRO GRADE PRECISION
™
Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets and Roll
Garnet Sanding Tool
Use
Paint, wood
and metal
Paint, wood
and metal
Paint, wood
and metal
Bare wood
Between coats
of paint
or varnish
Light rust
removal and
cleaning
Benefits
Extreme stock removal
in coarse grades, great
leveling and finishing
properties in medium and
fine grades, won't slip or slide,
reduced hand fatigue
Can be folded, rolled,
shaped or twisted;
innovative backing
resists punctures,
tears and creases;
use wet or dry
Long life and
aggressive cut
Mineral fractures
creating new
cutting edges
Provides
moisture and
humidity
resistance
Cloh-backed
sandpaper
Features
3M proprietary
precision-shaped ceramic
mineral, uniform
construction, lasts 10X
long
er
*
, anti-clog coating,
NO-SLIP GRIP
™
Backing
3M proprietary
construction lasts
15X longer
*
with
anti-load coating and
urethane backing
Paint and
rust removal
Surface
preparation
Can be used
for WET or
DRY sanding
Light-duty
metal
polishing
Premium
synthetic mineral
more durable
than standard
aluminum oxide
Mineral
Description
Premium
ceramic mineral
tougher and harder
than aluminum oxide
Synthetic
mineral
hard and tough
Natural
mineral
medium hardness
Synthetic
mineral
very hard
Natural
mineral
medium hardness
Mineral
3M proprietary
precision-shaped ceramic
Premium Use with any
3 2/3” x 9” sheet
Flat sanding
applications
Allows for better
sanding control
Use for small
to medium
surface area
sanding
Use for medium
to large
surface area
sanding
Ergonomic
comfort handle
that rotates
360 degrees
Flat sanding
applications
Use with any
3 2/3” x 9” sheetaluminum oxide
Aluminum
oxide
Garnet
Silicon
carbide
Emery
Application
Premium
all purpose
Contour and
detail sanding
All purpose All purpose
NA NA
All purposeWoodworking
Wet/dry
sanding
Metal polishing