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Coated Abrasive

Removing Auto Body Paint?

We have purchased a dune buggy made from the body of a 1960’s VW and are currently restoring it. Finding parts or having items made for our project hasn’t presented a problem. We finally hit a problem . . . in an effort to save money, we want to strip the paint ourselves. A whole day’s work has produced little results (orbital sander, 3.0 amp, 12,000 opm, using industrial grade abrasive grit sandpaper). It appears there are four coats of a flat finish paint and one coat of metal flake paint on the body. Someone suggested sand-blasting, but since we’re not professionals, we don’t want to warp the sheet metal. There are also chemicals, but we are unsure of the mess we would create. Any suggestions?

Rather than using an orbital sander use a rotary one. These are like a buffer, only they have sanding pads attached. They are good for the rapid removal of paint on sheet metal surfaces, but would grind right through fiberglass or plastic.

Here is one that is carried by Harbor Freight. They also make them in air powered versions.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90820

Diamond Coated Super Abrasive CBN Grinding Wheel $93.00

Weiler 52017 2″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 120AO $12.28

3M Abrasive 405-048011-18079 Hook & Loop Se Surface Conditioning Coated $22.73

3M Abrasive 405-051144-80286 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $26.48

3M Abrasive 405-051144-81376 Type C Type Xy Coated-Fiber Disc $21.56

3M Abrasive 405-051144-80232 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $21.58

3M Abrasive 405-051144-80660 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $75.44

3M Abrasive 405-051144-80656 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.32

3M Abrasive 405-051144-77476 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $26.04

Abrasive 405-051144-80665 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc| 4-1-2X7-8 $22.10

3M Abrasive 405-048011-18080 Hook & Loop Se Surface Conditioning Coated $23.10

3M Abrasive 405-051144-77065 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $21.85

3M Abrasive 405-051144-77333 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $25.57

3M Abrasive 405-051144-81370 Type C Type Xy Coated-Fiber Disc $21.54

Abrasive 405-051144-80661 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.31

3M Abrasive 405-048011-15899 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $25.28

3M Abrasive 405-051144-80662 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $66.50

3M Abrasive 405-051144-77663 Regalite? Polycut? Coated-Cloth Belt $26.88

3M Abrasive 405-051144-85973 Coated-Fiber Disc $21.53

3M Abrasive 405-051144-32157 Three-M-Ite? Coated-Cloth Belt $21.64

3M Abrasive 405-048011-14276 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $22.94

3M Abrasive 405-051144-26426 Three-M-Ite? Coated-Cloth Belt $22.76

3M Abrasive 405-051144-20874 Three-M-Ite? Psa Coated-Cloth Disc $22.23

3M Abrasive 405-048011-13287 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $23.08

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13936 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.47

3M Abrasive 405-048011-08857 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $23.90

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13926 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $21.93

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13932 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $64.74

3M Abrasive 405-051144-01740 Type C Type Xy Coated-Fiber Disc $21.44

3M Abrasive 405-051144-20865 Three-M-Ite? Psa Coated-Cloth Disc $21.01

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13930 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.17

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13933 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.23

3M Abrasive 405-051144-11990 Three-M-Ite? Coated-Cloth Sleeve $44.94

3M Abrasive 405-051144-13977 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.03

Abrasive 405-048011-05016 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $36.08

3M Abrasive 405-048011-05019 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $59.37

3M Abrasive 405-048011-14543 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $25.28

3M Abrasive 405-048011-17866 Hook & Loop Se Surface Conditioning Coated $25.15

Norton 66261133750 Gemini Metalite Coated Abrasive Disc $23.50

ABRASIVE UTILITY ROLLS COATED ABRASIVE CLOTH $17.50

UTILITY SHOP ROLL COATED ABRASIVE CLOTH 1” $17.50

UTILITY SHOP ROLL COATED ABRASIVE CLOTH 1” $17.50

UTILITY SHOP ROLL 100 GRIT COATED ABRASIVE CLOTH $17.50

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Sheets 3″ x 8″ 40-D grit Sandpaper (200) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Sheets 9” x 11” 60-D grit Sandpaper (50) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Discs 8” x NH 40-D grit Sandpaper (70 qty) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Fre-Cut Paper Sheets 3 2/3” x 9 “ 80-D grit $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive Grinding Type C Discs 9 1/8” x 7/8” 36 grit (25 qty) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Sheets 9” x 11” 36-D grit (50 qty) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Sheets 2 ¾” x 17 ½” 36-E grit (100 qty) $10.00

3M Coated Abrasive / Production Paper Sheets 3 2/3” x 9” 36-D grit (200 qty) $10.00

ABRASIVE COATED FIBERGLASS SCOURING SCREEN PAD 20 PACK $7.99

3M coated abrasive discs # 051144-76965 8″ 30MIC $34.95

COATED ABRASIVE AND SCOTCH -BRITE ROLOC 3M DISC 777F 50 IN BOX NEW (S42E) $30.00

COATED ABRASIVE AND SCOTCH -BRITE ROLOC 3M DISC 57 TOTAL USED (S40D) $30.00

COATED ABRASIVE AND SCOTCH -BRITE ROLOC 3M DISC 240A GRIT 50 TOTAL USED (S40D) $30.00

Lot (5) Sheets 3M Coated Abrasive Sheets Crocus Emery Cloth 001K Fine Grit $6.49

3M COATED ABRASIVE BELTS $5.00

One Box 3M-281W Coated Abrasive Disc – P600 grade – 48 Discs in box $14.99

One Box 3M-281W Coated Abrasive Disc – P600 grade – 50 Discs Full box $14.99

3M 466LA Trizact Coated Abrasive Brushlon Discs $159.00

3M 280C Type D Coated Abrasive Aluminum Oxide 36 Grit Grinding Disc 7 x 7/8″ New $80.00

3M Coated Abrasive Discs $5.00

Abrasive 405-051144-80655 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.10

3M Coated Abrasive Belts 3 x 23-3/4in 40g 10 Belts Grinding Belts, Sanding $7.99

FLAP DISC SANDING DISC ABRASIVE WHEEL COATED TYPE 29 USA ZIRCONIA ALUMINA 8 PIEC $60.00

3M WETORDRY FABICUT ALUMINUM OXIDE DISCS/COATED ABRASIVE DISCS, 50 – 8 IN DISCS $31.00

3M 5″ 40D Grit STIKIT Production Disc Part No 01538 Coated Abrasive Discs 70 Qty $39.84

Weiler 52003 1″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 60AO $11.18

Weiler 52015 2″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 60AO $12.28

Weiler 52601 1″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″-20 Stem, 60AO $10.68

Weiler 52027 3″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 60AO $14.01

Weiler 52028 3″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 80AO $14.18

Weiler 52623 3″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″-20 Stem, 80AO $13.24

3M 5″ Abrasive Fibre Discs 785C, Regalite Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc 80 grit $22.00

3M Coated Abrasive Grinding Discs 984C Regal Fibre Discs 50grade 4.5″ (25pc box) $15.99

3M Coated Abrasive Grinding Discs 985C Fibre Discs 50Grade 7In $15.99

3M Regal Roloc Coated Polyester 963G Abrasive Discs $36.00

3M-81375 (5″DIA. 50 GRIT) COATED ABRASIVE GRINDING DISC $32.00

5pc Jewelers Gunsmiths Diamond Coated Needle Files Steel Abrasive File Tool Set $9.35

Weiler 52005 1″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, AO,120OZ $11.01

3M COATED ABRASIVE SHEETS 9 X 11 211K THREE-M-ITE ELEK-TRO-CUT CLOTH 280-J PK/50 $49.00

3M COATED ABRASIVE SHEETS 9×11 220A TRI-M-ITE FRE-CUT PAPER-F 405N (PK OF 100) $29.00

3M COATED ABRASIVE SHEETS 9×11 320A TRI-M-ITE FRE-CUT CLOTH 414N (Pack of 100) $29.00

ABRASIVE COATED FIBERGLASS SCOURING SCREEN PAD 20 PACK $7.00

Abrasive 405-051144-80657 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $22.32

Weiler 52017 2″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 120AO $12.28

3M 01745 281C TYPE C 16 GRIT COATED ABRASIVE GRINDING DISC 7″ X 7/8″ (BOX OF 15) $19.99

Weiler 52016 2″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 80AO $12.01

Weiler 52004 1″ x 1″ Tiger Coated Abrasive Flap Wheel, 1/4″ Stem, 80AO $10.91

3M Abrasive 405-051144-20871 Three-M-Ite? Psa Coated-Cloth Disc $22.03

9in. X 11in. 280A Grit Wetordry Tri-M-ite Paper Coated Abrasive Sheets 02005 $55.92

5pc Jewelers Gunsmiths Diamond Coated Needle Files Steel Abrasive File Tool Set $8.87

Abrasive 405-048011-05228 Surface Conditioning Coated-Nylon Belt $36.08

NEW! 3M #45121 FORKED SPINDLE for COATED ABRASIVE STRIP $4.99

NORTON COATED ABRASIVE SANDER SHEETS 36 GRIT 3-2/3″X9″ $19.79

3M 13932 Abrasive 405-051144-13932 Regalite? Polycut Coated-Fiber Disc $39.00

Coated Abrasive Belts from 3M 120 Grit Size 3 X 23 3/4 $12.00

25 3M TYPE C COATED ABRASIVE GRINDING DISCS 60 GRIT $22.74

3M COATED ABRASIVE BELTS 4″ x 24″ 100 GRIT (30) $69.95

Causes of Abrasions, Treatment of Abrasions

Abrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off.

The skin is composed of an outer layer (the epidermis) which provides protection, and a deep inner layer (the dermis), which provides the firmness and flexibility of the skin. Abrasions typically refer to an injury that removes these layers of skin.

Causes of Abrasion

There are many causes which may lead to an injury, in our day to day life we got injured, cut or scratch by many ways. Abrasion, caused by a high-speed touchdown on the back of the forearm, has a gouge in the center that exposes fat. Sometimes, a cut, scratch, or abrasion starts out as no big deal, but then gets infected.

While there is often little or no blood loss from an abrasion, there can be a great deal of pain, because of the many nerve endings that are exposed. An abrasion should hold its shape when the skin is moved or stretched. If any part of the wound gapes or changes shape, this is a more serious injury

Generally, scraps and abrasions don’t bleed enough to necessitate the need for a bandage. However, if you find that the wound is oozing some amount of blood, then a loose bandage can be applied until the bleeding has stopped. It’s a good idea to remove the bandage as soon as possible to let the wound get exposure to the air and form a scab, which will more quickly facilitate natures healing processes

Abrasions Treatment

Apply Aloe Vera gel on the affected part, as it acts as a soothing home remedy for Skin Abrasion.

Use a semipermeable dressing (Tegaderm, Bioclusive or Second Skin, for instance) to cover the wound and attach the dressing to dry healthy skin with adhesive tape. The dressing should be changed every few days. Keep the wound moist until it has healed. A moist environment promotes healing, improves tissue formation and protects the area from infection.

As usual, wash the affected area w/anti-bacterial soap (Dial and/or Safeguard) and use a red washcloth to soothe the child from seeing the blood if you are treating a child. Otherwise, coat the abrasion with a good, solid coat of Vaseline (no sting) and ironically, it works for more than aiding dry skin. Don’t use one of those liquid skin concoctions as they will sting like all you-know-what. In fact, all of those brands of the liquid bandages will bring a grown man to tears from a simple blister to a skin crack.

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