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FAQ about SurfPrep

What is SurfPrep?

The key to a perfect finish lies in the use of choosing the right foam abrasive pad for the application at hand. SurfPrep is a 21st Century foam abrasive pad made to be used with either an air or electric sander, and THEY ARE THE RAGE! Catch the Wave…

What exactly is “The SurfPrep Sanding System”?

SurfPrep foam abrasive pads are used in conjunction with SurfPrep back up pads and SurfPrep/Air Vantage Air Tools. This is “The SurfPrep Sanding System”. SurfPrep is used for preparing any and all surfaces and coatings of any kind. SurfPrep is a unique sanding pad manufactured with engineered abrasive grain coated on one side of the foam with the opposite side being flocked with SurfPrep’s signature red colored flocking. The red flocking allows the SurfPrep foam abrasive sanding pad to be attached to the uniquely made SurfPrep low profile hook backup pad. SurfPrep abrasive pads are manufactured to the highest quality standards and tightest tolerances.

What surfaces can I prepare or sand with SurfPrep?

Name it and SurfPrep can prepare or sand it! SurfPrep is successfully used on metal, polycarbonates, fiberglass, plastics, sealers, primers, carbon fiber, aluminum, steel, white wood, melamine, metallic coatings, top coats, UV cured coatings, COWABUNGA, the list goes on…

Which SurfPrep grade should I use in order to get the finish I’m looking for?

This of course depends greatly on the substrate you need to prepare along with what you are trying to accomplish with that surface. SurfPrep finishes range from Coarse 60-80 grit finish all the way through Super Micro Fine + 2800-3500 grit finish. SurfPrep grains are available in Black Silicon Carbide, Green Silicon Carbide, White Aluminum Oxide, Brown Aluminum Oxide and Red Aluminum Oxide. SurfPrep has the solution for your application!

Which SurfPrep foam density and thickness should I use?

This again depends on what kind of surface you are sanding. Using the 1/2? thick foam is a great choice when profiled areas need to be prepped due to it’s ability to follow and contour to the profile. Reaching for the 3/16? thick foam works exceptionally well on flat areas where there is less concern of profiles. Our “10mm” dense foam is great for getting into “recessed” 90 degree corners as it keeps the tool up away from opposing edges and corners.

SurfPrep is available in five (5) different foam thicknesses; 3mm or 1/8?, 5mm or 3/16?, 10mm, 12.5mm or 1/2? & 25.4mm or 1?

SurfPrep is available in four (4) densities and the foam cell structure ranges from open cell to closed cell

Why is it better to use the SurfPrep sanding system versus the outdated manual hand sanding method?

- saves time – better control – even contact with surface sanded – ergonomic – efficient – nice consistent scratch -

In the case of woodworking, many large production shops have automated finishing lines where parts move on a line at a quick pace. Often times there will be 2-4 individuals sanding sealer in preparation for top coat. Sanding with the SurfPrep system is quick, efficient, consistent and allows for parts to move smoothly down the line. Operators are less fatigued and get better sanding coverage with the SurfPrep system.

In the case of automotive surface sanding, SurfPrep allows the painter to sand much more quickly, floating over profiles and sanding flat surface without the need of changing abrasives or to another sander, saving time and money. All that’s required is the SurfPrep foam abrasive pad attached directly to the SurfPrep Back up pad. No need for a costly, inefficient, interface pad where a regular hook & loop abrasive sanding disc must be applied over and over in order to sand. SurfPrep’s all in one system eliminates the need of other costlier methods of sanding.