[55ron]

I ran into an issue over the weekend while working on the chassis for my '55 2 Door Sedan. I was using 2" 36 grit rolocs and ran out. I had ordered a couple of more boxes as I was running low a few weeks ago but the 36 grit (3M 01397) were obsolete. So I ordered the replacement 40 grit (3M 36525). There is NO comparison. They do not last near as long. There is no where near the same amount of grit applied to the surface. You can see gaps between the grit that was not present on the 36 grit...

So what are you guys using for 2" rolocs?? Is there a brand that you like better than the 3M 36 grit?

Thank you

Ron

 

[madmike]

Hi Ron,
On my project a skim coat of bondo is ok. Metal finishing is beyond my talents.
I have a box of assorted 2" rolocs but normally I use 3" and after I use them I trim them down to 2" (8 sided).
I bought a case (10 boxes) 3m 01408, after going thru 1/2 of them I decided to change to larger discs where appropriate.
I bought some 4 1/2" stones for my electric angle grinder. They seem to last for awhile longer

Mike

 

[Robert Haas]

We go through those like water around here. The red 36's are still available but are not 3 M they are Cubitron's and on a 2" they sure do dig holes. I prefer the 40 greens from 3M and use the 3" to keep the surface flatter.

 

[ETriggs]

These are the ones I use, I can't vouch that they are any better than 3M, but they are definitely better than HF discs.

Amazon.com

 

[schovil69]

I use the 3" pads on a 2" backer. Brown and green/blue are what I use. Brown for heavy work and the green/blue for the finer work.