Indasa Roll Sandpaper

[Len]

Wow that is a lot of unnecessary steps.I use 80 for filler,then 120,sometimes up to 180,primer..then 320 and 4-600

I find that starting with a more coarse grit like 40 actually makes things a lot quicker and easier. Once I get it level then I use 80 and 120 to tweak it. I guess it's kinda like learning new tricks that make the job faster and easier, at first it may seem to be and extra step but it really saves a lot of time. We also use a cheese grater blade prior to the 40 grit because that also saves time and effort.

We just started using the Indasa 40 grit yesterday and found it to be more versatile than other brands because it comes in a roll (others don't) and it comes with backing paper that protects the adhesive backing so that it can be used as a stick-on paper or, if the backing is left on, it can be used on a clip-on board. We've found that it's a lot easier to level filler properly using a more coarse grit then we smooth it with the finer grits.

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[bunkystrimline]

ive tried every brand imaginable, from 3M to some no name crap that was sold in a local PepBoys or Advance Auto Parts, or something along those lines. at any rate, as far as block paper goes, the indasa is a superb product that doesnt clogg when blocking fillers and doesnt burn up after a few passes. as for DA paper, does anyone have any opinions of 3Ms PURPLE CLEAN line of paper? personally, i kinda like it, especially when you use it with the dust-free vaccuum DA. if you havent tried it yet, i recommend giving it a shot. obviously we all know what works for one shop is garbage in another. But i STRIPPED almost the entire side of a Dodge Dakota with one piece of 180 grit purple clean paper before the paper was considered trash. If you have used it, please reply and let me know what YOU thought of it.

Len, if you dont already carry it, i recommend getting comments from other users and if you get enough positive feedback, i think this would be a BIG seller in your store.

and remember, i am not a 3m employee, and for the most part, i REFUSE to buy 3M due to their significantly higher prices for stuff. but i DO recommend THIS particular product.

[showcar]

I think if this is ryno dry than this is what I have in my cabinet right now. As people have stated, it's not as good as 3m but 3m prices are just ridiculous. It's not bad paper at all. I have the 80 grit roll, 180, and 400. No arguements here. The only thing I didn't like was their 40 grit but now that I look back I'm not even sure it was that brand. It was a shiny burgandy but am kind of thinking it was due to what that store carries. I went back and got a box of Norton 40 (blue) and was happy. Overall, I think I'll be buying this paper again soon.

[showcar]

I always did my base metal work, put on my filler, knocked it down with 40 grit then 80, then a 120, and then I'd apply a finishing filler and sand that with 220 then 320 maybe even 400 then apply my primers. I suppose its not even really necessary to apply finishing filler if your spraying a 2k primer though huh? I cant remember where I learned to do it the way I have been but it stuck. There was a reason behind it I just cant remember. Owell. Ill be ordering 4 rolls of this paper soon since I'm almost out of my cheapo rolls I got at the local jobber.

Some guys out here just go 40 to 80 grit and poly prime the scratches. I also do it on those sidejobs where the guy is getting a total steal in price. Saves time but would never pass that kind of stuff along to a painter or painter's helper.

I knew this guy once who'd always make the fan look like a circle just so it would shoot in globs. I hated blocking his work. Just too funny.

[Kirk]

Just to check but aren't the 3M finer grit rolls like 40 or 45 yards long
which would make the price comparison a bit different?

Kirk

[200horse]

Just to check but aren't the 3M finer grit rolls like 40 or 45 yards long
which would make the price comparison a bit different?

Kirk

I thought i read that someplace but couldnt find it. Idesa makes 2 grades white and red red being better of the 2 I never used white has anyone tried white???

I think idesa is the best for the money !!!!!!

[Len]

Just to check but aren't the 3M finer grit rolls like 40 or 45 yards long
which would make the price comparison a bit different?

Kirk

3M = 30 yards @ $49.95 for most grits
Indasa = 27 yards @ $24.95 for most grits

[200horse]

3M = 30 yards @ $49.95 for most grits
Indasa = 27 yards @ $24.95 for most grits

thanks len i thought it was more yards than 30 on the 3m

again indasa is the only way to go for sandpaper

[dixie1776]

i've used both and can't tell that much difference between the two as i change my paper often.

[compositejunky]

Can anybody compare the Indasa with the Carborundum paper? My supply store sells only 3m and carborundum and they both work good but i always buy the carborundum because it's cheaper than the 3m. Thanks

[Len]

Can anybody compare the Indasa with the Carborundum paper? My supply store sells only 3m and carborundum and they both work good but i always buy the carborundum because it's cheaper than the 3m. Thanks

It's been a long time since I've used Carborundum but as I remember I wasn't real happy with it. We use Indasa almost exclusively today but I'd recommend that you try one product to compare it yourself.

[tech69]

Can anybody compare the Indasa with the Carborundum paper? My supply store sells only 3m and carborundum and they both work good but i always buy the carborundum because it's cheaper than the 3m. Thanks

for the 40 grit the grit comes off, for the other grits it just wears down too fast. I thought even klingspor was better than that stuff and I'm not a fan of klingspor.

3m is better than the indasa but it's twice as expensive and not twice as better so it's Indasa. For 40 grit longboard it's Norton blue ice. For 400-600 it's norton black ice. For anything above that it's 3m and wet usually.

Indasa I go 40-600 da but prefer norton for the wetsanding stuff and 3m where it's fine.

[turbocobra]

I bought some Indasa 400 and 600 grit from Len. I bought it for the purpose of wet sanding primer. Just confirming it can be used for this?

[Len]

I bought some Indasa 400 and 600 grit from Len. I bought it for the purpose of wet sanding primer. Just confirming it can be used for this?

The Indasa roll sandpaper is designed to be used DRY not wet.

[turbocobra]

Is there a stick on wet or dry 400/600 paper?