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Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Blasting Grit - Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Blasting, Ex-Coarse, 60 Grit, 6 Lbs
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SKU: 084206060
Overview
This abrasive blasting grit is intended for controlled surface finishing on metal, giving you a way to adjust color, texture, or tone while preserving detail. It is described as producing a matte “French Gray” finish, making it suited to cosmetic refinement rather than heavy material removal. The product includes professional instructions, which may be helpful for users who want a more deliberate, repeatable result. It is packaged in a screw-top plastic jar in the 6 lb. size.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Produces Matte
French Gray finishes on metal
Allows Controlled
Blasting for coloring, texturing, or
Designed Preserve
Surface detail during cosmetic finishing
Includes Professional
Instructions for setup and use
Packaged Screw-top
Plastic jar for convenient storage
Key Features
- Aluminum oxide abrasive blasting grit for controlled surface finishing.
- Ex-coarse 60 grit size for abrasive blasting applications.
- Produces matte French Gray finishes on metal surfaces.
- Can color, texture, or tone metal without washing out detail.
- Includes professional instructions.
- Packaged as 6 lbs. in a screw-top plastic jar.
Best Used For
- Metal finishing projects needing a matte French gray cosmetic effect on metal surfaces
- Users wanting controlled blasting to color, texture, or tone metal without washing out detail
- Shop work requiring a fine abrasive media option with professional instructions included
- Those needing a 6-pound screw-top jar for organized abrasive storage and handling
Specifications
| Additional Packaging | 15 lbs. in snap-top pail |
|---|---|
| Grit | 60 Grit |
| Instructions Included | Professional instructions included |
| Packaging | screw-top, plastic jar |
| Weight | 6 lbs. |
Pros
- Produces matte French Gray finishes on metal surfaces
- Allows controlled blasting for coloring, texturing, or toning
- Designed to preserve surface detail during cosmetic finishing
- Includes professional instructions for setup and use
- Packaged in a screw-top plastic jar for convenient storage
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for cosmetic surface finishing, so it is not intended for material removal or heavy-duty blasting applications.
- The matte "French Gray" result depends on controlled blasting technique, so achieving a consistent finish may require practice and proper setup.
- The product is supplied as abrasive grit in a 6 lb. screw-top plastic jar, which may be more material than needed for smaller projects.
- The description emphasizes use on metal surfaces; suitability for other materials is not specified in the provided data.
Suggested Comparisons
- Abrasive blasting media
- Metal finishing supplies
- Surface preparation abrasives
- Shop finishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Abrasive blasting cabinet
- Respirator mask
- Protective gloves
- Eye protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this aluminum oxide abrasive blasting grit used for?
It is used for controlled abrasive blasting to color, texture, or tone metal surfaces for a cosmetic effect. The product description says it can produce a matte "French Gray" finish.
Does the product include instructions?
Yes. The long description states that professional instructions are included.
How is the product packaged?
The listed specification says 6 lbs. in a screw-top, plastic jar. The long description also mentions a 15 lbs. snap-top pail, but the product title and specs provided here identify this item as 6 lbs.
Is the grit size and type specified?
Yes. The product title identifies it as aluminum oxide abrasive blasting grit, Ex-Coarse, 60 grit.
Will this change the metal's detail or just the surface appearance?
The description says it can produce the desired cosmetic effect without washing out detail.