Anyoneelse had good luck with this?

[deadedith]

The nonwoven grey and white 3M type pads?

Do you consider them a good replacement for steel wool, which I have found leaves an oily thin film that is a pita to clean up?

Thanks
DaveB

[naccoachbob]

I don't, Dave, but have you tried micro-mesh?
I've used it on an acoustic and electric.
When I got thru all the grits, both were very shiny.
All that was left was polishing with a couple of compounds.
I bought the cheaper kit, but if I continue, I'll get the more expensive one as they last and last. Just wash and let them dry on their own - can be used wet as well. No residue.
Here's a link:
http://www.ptreeusa.com/microMesh.htm
Good luck,
Bob

[klooker]

Do you mean the Scotch Brite pads - maroon, gray, white?

I posted the same question a month or so ago & John Hall said he uses them, so that was enough for me.

I've only done one build but I've used them in the past for wood finishing, mainly light sanding between coats. I like them better than sandpaper because they don't clog & I find them easier to control on curved surfaces. I like the maroon best, followed by the gray which is finer. The white is very fine but not fine enough for polishing.

Kevin Looker