TJRScuff Pads 10-Pack – Non-Woven Fleece Buffing Pads for Automotive, Autobody – Multipurpose 6 x 9 Inch Scouring Pad – Tear Resistant Wet and Dry Use Sanding Pads (Ultra Fine P1200)

Good product and would order again

Steel wool works great jobs like for surface cleaning in the shop, scuff sanding between finish coats, and the like. But it's messy and I hate getting those tiny steel bits everywhere as it starts to disintegrate.I've also used plenty of those plastic-based alternatives. The good ones do work, but they're expensive and they wear down faster than steel. So I figured I give these a try. They're neither steel nor plastic, but a finely-spun aluminum. They seem to perform very similarly to steel wool, if not better, but the best part is that they seem to be more durable and THEY DON'T SHED! Yay. Especially in woodworking applications, fiber shedding can ruin a finish in a hurry. As one other review noted, these are probably not a substitute for P1200 sandpaper. I think they're a little more coarse than that, but still plenty fine enough for most finishes.I also used one to clean and resurface my table saw. (I do this every once in a while to clean up glue residue and little bits of rust that tend to form.) It worked beautifully. This will be my go-to choice next time I have to clean up any serious rust...does the job with much less mess than steel wool.I can't speak to the ultimate longevity of these pads, but none of my test uses caused much deterioration at all. I expect to get a lot of use out of this 10-pack. Highly recommended.

I like these pads very much. I've been experimenting with one of them for a day and I find them to be very tough and durable. I've worked it and worked it - on paint, metal and wood - and it looks and performs almost like new. It's great for light scuffing of coatings, light rust removal, final wood sanding and the like. The pads don't tear or clog, they don't shed any fibers, and the abrasive longevity is very impressive. I will say that these pads seem to be a little coarser than 1200 grit - I would guess 800 or maybe 1000 grit - but there is no way to be sure of that and it doesn't really matter much. This is a solid 5 star product.

These can.be used as a fine sanding pad or for scrubbing items that need something more than a sponge. Strong and reusable.

I am a woodworker / woodturner and have been looking for something to use in the finishing process other than 0000 steel wool. I have noticed that steel wool will often leave fine bits of steel behind. In trying this Non-Woven Fleece it has eliminated fine bits of steel and with the 1200 grit leaves the wood with a fine glossy finish. It also works well fine sanding between finishing coats. I will be showing this at our next woodturners meeting and suggest they give it a try as well.