mikhailgtrski Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I was checking the grit range/types on Norton's site, and noticed that their 3X line (sold at Home Depot) uses a waterbased stearate to reduce loading. I believe stearates can contaminate your finish ... I've since switched to 3M Gold FreCut paper. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Streates not good, no, but not all streates are created equal, somehow. Me, I like 3M and Mirka stuff, so that's what I use. The Gold FreCut is damn nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishLuthier Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I have used Norton Sandpaper for a long time. I had done a couple of guitars until I, just like you, noticed that thing on the back about the paper being stearated. I use water borne finish and that is supposed to be even more sensitive for stearated surfaces. But I have had no problems with fish eyes or similar. I have also used their wet-and-dry paper between coats and it is also stearated. So I guess Mattia is right (again): not all streates are created equal, somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I use Norton's "Black Ice" waterproof paper. No mention of stearates on that paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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