Micro-Mesh at Restorer Supplies Inc

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Micro Mesh Cushioned Abrasives are abrasives with crystals that float rather than remain in a fixed position best describes a cushioned abrasive. Micro Mesh is unlike common sandpaper, cushioned abrasives have no hard makecoat or a sizecoat over the layer of abrasive that is typical of common coated abrasives. Also, the bond that holds crystals to the backing is flexible. On Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives, crystals sit on a thin resilient layer of flexible material that is bonded to a flexible cloth backing.

The concept of Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives, which was patented over 25 years ago by the Swiss inventor Fred Anton, first came into use for cleaning fine art paintings. The material quickly found use as an improved method for polishing acrylic windows in the aircraft industry. Since then the uses of Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives have expanded in metal finishing with applications that include automotive crankshafts, surgical needles, mill rolls, musical instruments, and orthopedic devices.

The keys to the success of the Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives concept have been the careful grading of abrasive crystals and the thin layer of resilient material. Micro Mesh cushioned abrasive crystals are graded to extremely uniform sizes thorough screening and/or a water floatation process.

The flexible layer allows the abrasive crystals to recede slightly when subjected to contact pressure. Size uniformity coupled with the ability to recede into the resilient backing matrix means that all crystal tips- the cutting edges- are at the work surface at the same level.

As the Micro Mesh cushioned abrasive is moved across the surface, the crystals rotate slightly to cut with a positive rake. This gives a cushioned abrasive the action of a plane rather that the action of a chisel that is typical of the fixed abrasive grains of common coated abrasive products. Working on the same level, the crystals of Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives produce fewer deep random scratches in the work piece, leaving a uniform, even surface pattern that requires fewer aggressive steps to produce the final finish.

The uniform scratch pattern of a Micro Mesh cushioned abrasive allows the manufacturer to use finer grades of abrasives in fewer steps to finish a part. Because the abrasive crystals float on the resilient layer, relatively larger crystals can be used to produce a very fine scratch pattern. It is often found that one step of a cushioned abrasive can replace two steps of other finishing materials. For example, a 400 grade cushioned abrasive may leave a finish pattern similar to that produced by 800 or 1000 grit coated abrasive product.

The fine cutting of the Micro Mesh cushioned abrasive generates chips that are small relative to the crystal size. Therefore loading of the abrasive with swarf is less a problem. The flexibility of the backing and the floating characteristics of the abrasives crystals help to keep the material free of abraded particles. Abraded particles that remain on the finished surface can be removed easily by flushing with water, by slapping the materials against a hard surface or by rubbing with gum rubber.

Small chips and flexibility of the backing allow the Micro Mesh abrasive crystals to cut without fracturing and reduce loading that can cause heat build-up. The result is a product with a life that is 7 to 15 times as long as coated abrasives containing fixed crystals.

In using these Micro Mesh cushioned abrasives, go back and forth rather than in a circular pattern. When you use the next finer grit, go over the area perpendicular (cross ways) to the previous grit.

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Kits

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HobbyKit

Hobby Kit This kit allows you to achieve the same excellent results as a Master model maker. Versatile enough to finish a wide range of surfaces – plastics, wood, metal and paint.

Each kit contains:
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 2400
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 3200
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 3600
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 4000
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 6000
1-3"x4" Sheet MicroMesh 8000
1-2"x3" Foam Block
1-1 oz. Bottle Anti-Static Creme
1-Cotton Flannel Sheet
Instructions

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KR70

KR-70 Kit This is the second most popular kit for restorers (the MA-1 kit is the most popular).

It can remove burn marks, stains and scratches from acrylic, fiberglass, cultured marble, and solid surface.

Each kit contains:
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 1500
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 1800
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 2400
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 3600
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 4000
1-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 6000
1-3"x3" Foam Block
1-1 oz. Bottle Micro-Gloss
2- 11 ½" x 12" Cotton Flannel Sheet
Instructions

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HP100

HP-100 Kit This kit contains twice the material as in the KR-70 Kit.

Each kit contains:
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 1500
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 1800
4-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 2400
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 3200
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 3600
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 4000
2-3"x6" Sheet MicroMesh 6000
1-3"x3" Foam Block
2-2 oz. Bottle Micro-Gloss
2- 11 ½" x 12" Cotton Flannel Sheet
Instructions

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MA1

MA-1 Kit This is by far the most popular kit for restorers. This MA-1 kit contains every grit that a restorer needs to finish the job.

Each kit contains:

1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 1500
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 1800
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 2400
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 3200
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 3600
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 4000
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 6000
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 8000
1-6"x12" Sheet MicroMesh 12000
1-3"x3" Foam Block
1-2 oz. Bottle Anti-Static Cream
3- Industrial Wipes
Instructions

Creams

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MM_ASCream

Anti Static Cream 2 oz. ANTI-STATIC CREAM- is applied following polishing to eliminate static build-up and repel dust.

Apply MICRO-GLOSS and ANTI-STATIC CREAM regularly with a soft flannel cloth to maximize transparency value and life.

2 oz. Bottle

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MM_MGloss

Micro Gloss 8 oz. MICRO-GLOSS- For those surfaces, which require regular maintenance to retain optical clarity and beauty, MICRO-GLOSS is unmatched as a routine maintenance polish. Containing no scratch-hiding silicones or waxes, MICRO-GLOSS removes fine scratches and haze before they turn into crazing.

Apply MICRO-GLOSS and ANTI-STATIC CREAM regularly with a soft flannel cloth to maximize transparency value and life.

8 oz. Bottle