Hand scuffing with red scotchbrite?

PJH · May 9, 2018

Is it supposed to be used wet or dry?

CNKS · May 9, 2018

PJH · May 9, 2018

Thank you

David G · May 9, 2018

I use the gray with detergent, sometimes lacquer thinner, or dry.

Stephen Newell · May 9, 2018

I wouldn't use it wet or dry. I would use sandpaper. If you want something easier to hold onto use a glit sanding pad.

showcrop · May 10, 2018

The risk with using sandpaper is that you will go right thru high points too easily.

Mike(NEOhio) · May 11, 2018

Are the kitchen scotchbrites the same thing or are there different ones for painting? I got some green ones and they stayed flat after washing them out.

Stephen Newell · May 11, 2018

A kitchen scotch brite pad is different than one for paint. The kitchen one is for cleaning where the ones made for paint is an abrasive. A place that sells automotive paint would be the place to find the ones made for paint. They come in different grits like sandpaper does.

PJH · May 11, 2018

I ordered these from Zoro Tools. They are supposed to be aluminum oxide. I think they measure 6" X 9". I ordered 10, and the way they wear they will probably last me a lifetime. The wife inspected them and declared them unsafe for her coated kettles. I didn't argue.

Thanks again to all for the good advice!

Stephen Newell · May 11, 2018

The automotive pads are color coded for grit. Here is a chart which lists the pads grit equivalent.

dr sportster · May 13, 2018

Kitchen scotchbrites have been discussed on custom painting sites .Some ridiculed the idea ,said they are for pots . Others said they were cheaper and worked fine. Notice they are not on the chart below that lists the abrasiveness.

87nassaublue · Jun 25, 2018

You can use it either way and yes, the red grocery store scotchbrite is the same as the product for paint prep. It's really great stuff. I keep it in my parts washer to clean nasty parts, carburetors, prep parts for paint and general cleaning. It will take the shine off something. It's great stuff.

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