3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge sands hard-to-reach areas on cars, trucks and vans such as around headlight openings, door handles, door jambs and other locations. The soft, flexible foam backing conforms to virtually any profile or shape on a vehicle.

Sanding sponges are abrasive-coated foam blocks that can be used in a variety of applications from sanding paint and drywall to deburring, blending and finishing of various materials.

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge is a flexible foam pad that reaches tricky areas including headlight openings, around door handles and door jambs. Our sponge can be used wet or dry and helps to eliminate finger marks.

An innovative coating helps reduce clogging, and you can rinse the sponge and reuse it. Tell extra dust to take a hike and reach for the multitasking power of the 3M™ Pro Grade Precision™ Dust Channeling Sanding Block Sponge.

When using a sponge, a wet sanding method is often most effective. This method softens the compound, or mud, and dampens the dust formed from sanding to keep it under control. Fully submerge the sponge in water and squeeze out the excess.

In addition to sandpaper, there are other abrasives, available in a range from coarse to fine: Sanding sponges are flexible pads with an integrated grit. They're effective on both flat and contoured surfaces, and you can use them for wet-sanding or dry-sanding. They're more durable than sandpaper and are reusable.

Strength and durability 3M sponges made with cellulose are tested for withstanding scrubbing on multiple surfaces*.

In the past, people used to make kitchen sponges from sea-sponge. However, today, most kitchen sponges are made from plastics, such as polyester or polyurethane. They are non-recyclable and non-biodegradable.

The sanding blocks are made of aluminium oxide and sponge, sturdy and durable enough to last a long time using. Widely use: The sanding sponges is washable and reusable, can use wet or dry.

Wet sanding with a sponge is ideal for small patches and tight corners since it's easier to work a sanding sponge into those areas. Wet sanding also creates less dust, making it easier to clean up after the job is done. However, this method tends to result in finish that is less smooth than dry sanding.

In addition to sandpaper, there are other abrasives, available in a range from coarse to fine: Sanding sponges are flexible pads with an integrated grit. They're effective on both flat and contoured surfaces, and you can use them for wet-sanding or dry-sanding. They're more durable than sandpaper and are reusable.

Wet sanding with a sponge is ideal for small patches and tight corners since it's easier to work a sanding sponge into those areas. Wet sanding also creates less dust, making it easier to clean up after the job is done. However, this method tends to result in finish that is less smooth than dry sanding.

Allow at least 24 hours for the clear coat to dry and harden fully, but if you wait longer than 48 hours, it might become too difficult to sand.

The ancient sponge appeared about 2.5 billion years ago - the first animal. Coming in many sizes and shapes, sponge bodies are a loose assemblage of cells held together by a special protein called collagen which is present in all animals. In addition, sponges have microscopic crystalline spicules that act as a skeleton.

The approximately 5,000 living sponge species are classified in the phylum Porifera, which is composed of three distinct groups, the Hexactinellida (glass sponges), the Demospongia, and the Calcarea (calcareous sponges). Sponges are characterized by the possession of a feeding system unique among animals.

Throw them out before they smell. Wring sponges out after each use and clean them every other day. While those are great habits to get into, even a sponge sanitized this often could accumulate bacteria over time, so replace yours every two weeks - or even sooner if they develop an odor or fall apart.