3M™ Gold Paper Sheet 216U are designed with an open coat aluminum oxide abrasive in sheets of various sizes, grits, and grades. These sheets provide productivity in a wide variety of applications from express repair to large body repair. Coarser varieties are ideal for feather edging filler and putty, while finer grades work well for further refinement and primer sanding.3M Gold Abrasives are the standard that shops have turned to for quality, performance and durability for over 25 years. The Gold Abrasives are precision coated with high quality minerals and resins to deliver longer-lasting abrasives that cut through a variety of surfaces - including paint, primer, fiberglass, metal and SMC. 3M Gold Abrasives produce uniform, consistent finishes. When job quality and productivity matter most, turn to the abrasives that shops have relied on year after year.
A-weight light paper backing is suitable for hand sanding and finishing applications
Aluminum oxide mineral is durable
and densities
and performs well on many surfaces
Convenient sheet form available in a variety of sizes
Cuts fast
grits
Load-resistant coating helps prevent premature loading of the sheet surface to maximize cut and extend the life of the abrasive grains
Open coat construction provides a more aggressive cut and minimizes dust clogging on the abrasive for increased productivity