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EspañolWipe-on poly provides a fast, easy and goof-proof finish that's tough. But there are some things you should keep in mind when using this type of product.
Unlike wire brushes that generate sparks, nylon abrasive wheels and brushes use nylon filaments instead of metal like soft stainless steel or brass. They are also designed to be used perpendicular to the work surface to reduce lateral stress on the wire tips that can cause poor performance and short brush life.
Natural bristles
A good quality natural bristle brush will do a great job of limiting marks and streaks as you apply your polyurethane. These types of brushes tend to be a little more expensive but will last for years and are well worth the investment.
These abrasive nylon brushes feature heat stabilized nylon filaments with abrasive grains that are coextruded into the filaments. They are designed to cut on all surfaces of the filament and function much like a flexible, abrasive file.
Nylon abrasive brushes include wheel brushes, cup brushes, end brushes and disc brushes. Nylon abrasive brush with copper center is a good choice for deburring applications while the abrasive nylon radial coil brush helps strip paint, seam sealer and O-ring residue from metal parts.
Synthetic bristles
A Poly Abrasive Brushes is essential for achieving the best results in your finishing projects. It helps you achieve an even and strong surface that will last for years to come. This is especially important for a project such as a table, floor or cabinet.
There are many types of brushes available on the market, so finding the right one for your job is important. The first thing to look at is the type of bristles used. Natural bristle brushes typically work better with oil-based polyurethane, while synthetic bristle brushes are often more compatible with water-based polyurethane.
Wire
A wire brush contains abrasive filaments mounted in a holder. It can be used to clean weld slag and heavy mill scale during surface preparation or for deburring metals before welding, painting or threading.
Wire brushes with finer diameters offer more flexibility and better finishing results than coarser ones. Thicker filaments also fatigue faster and shorten a brush’s lifespan.
The type of metal that is used for the filaments is important to consider. It should have the right balance of strength and ductility to deliver good cutting action. A flag on the end of a filament can provide flexibility for some applications and allows the user to change the direction of the brush’s action.
Wheel brushes and cup brushes are available with a variety of abrasive filaments. They can be used to strip paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns and coatings off large areas more efficiently than blasting. Their design positions the filaments perpendicular to the work surface to reduce lateral stress on the tips and avoid wire loss and poor performance.
