Tom King Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 For those of us who use Jack Forsberg's method of cleaning cast iron tool tops, and other bare metal in the shop, I found this 3M clear coat prep Scotchbrite on ebay, and decided to try it. It's for prepping Clear Coat for auto body painting. I only bought the finest no. 3 grade to start with. There are 30 pieces on a roll in the box. That puts the price at less than a buck a piece. It seems to be more tightly woven than the maroon, and green pads that you can buy in paint sections of box stores. This no. 3 Gold is much finer than any of the standard kinds, and being tightly woven, still cuts well. I just played around with a piece this morning on a couple of tools, and am happy to report that this will be the only type of Scotchbrite I'll buy from now on. Going to order the other grades now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-07745-Scotch-Brite-Clear-Blend-Prep-Scuff-07745-Aluminum-Oxide-15-x-4/232330547940?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 I put this in the Shop Forum, thinking about it being used in the shop, but it may well be more correct in the product review forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I moved it Tom I think I am going try these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Following Tom's lead, I also found it here: https://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Scotch-Brite-7747-Non-Woven-Aluminum-Oxide-Shop-Roll-4-3-4-In-Width-X-15-Ft-Length-07747/051131_07747/?psrid=296757239 https://www.tgoldkamp.com/scotch-brite-153-primer-prep-scuff-07747-4-3-4-34-x-15-39.html?psrid=296757299 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P156RG?tag=price1198909-20&ascsubtag=296757343&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER and some other suppliers found on 3M's website. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/where-to-buy/?wtb=PS&pG=US,61500151511&DCSext.site=CORP_FUZEExp_US&DCSext.ewcd_url=Z6_U00M8B1A0G9800AA2SU5HUNR73 &DCSext.region=United States&DCSext.division=undefined&visitID=0161af52e7bb0011ff69a7c508ef0407900740710093c Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks Tom, I will give them a try. I'm currently using Bosch sanding sponges on my tools. They work well and seem to last forever, but they're way more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I too will try it. My ts top has lost it’s appealing youthful luster. Thanks Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I wonder about using it in between applications of finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 If it works on clear coats for fancy car paint jobs, I would think it would work fine on furniture. I ordered a roll of their no.2 yesterday-think it was $24 on ebay with free shipping. I saw that the no. 1, in that system, is maroon, so it might be the same as the regular maroon, which I still have a couple of the higher dollar packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Finally got around to opening the no. 2 box today. It's gray, and seems to have a lot more abrasive in it than what's sold in paint departments of box stores. I don't think I'll need the no. 1 for anything. It looks like these two have it covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 A no. 1 box showed up in my ebay ads cheap enough to be too tempting, so I'll let you know when it gets here. I hadn't seen it for less than $33 before. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-07747-Scotch-Brite-TM-Primer-Prep-Scuff-Aluminum-Oxide-15-Length-x-4-3-4/332368095175?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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