Film Sandpaper

Film backing is a recent develop in coated abrasives. Film base is made of a thick plastic sheet which offers both durability and flexibility. Film is not likely to tear as paper, and it is flexible enough to mold to precision shapes.

Film based Sand Paper products are waterproof, so it can be used for dry or wet sanding. It is widely used for automotive industry. Film Sanding Paper is well-suited for contours and very fine polishing. It is available in discs, sheets, rolls, ect, and used for hand sanding and orbital sanding applications.

Advantages:

· waterproof, can be used for dry or wet sanding

· Soft/flexible, can match contours

· lasts longer than paper

· tear resistant

Disadvantages:

· often more expansive than paper

Best case applications:

· wet sanding

· automotive

· sanding contours and shapes