3M ScotchBrite Hand Pads, 20/Box

3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pads are commonly used throughout aircraft maintenance to clean, condition, deburr, and prepare surfaces for inspection, repair, sealing, bonding, and painting. Their nonwoven construction provides controlled material removal and consistent surface conditioning while allowing technicians to work around contours, edges, and difficult-to-reach areas.

Scotch-Brite™ hand pads are available in different abrasive grades to provide everything from aggressive cleaning and deburring to gentle surface conditioning and fine finishing. Selecting the appropriate grade helps technicians achieve the desired surface condition without unnecessarily removing material.

Choosing the Right Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad

The appropriate Scotch-Brite™ hand pad depends primarily on the amount of material removal and the desired surface finish. The 7440 Heavy Duty Hand Pad is suited to the most aggressive cleaning and deburring, while the 7447 General Purpose Hand Pad provides a versatile balance of cutting action and control. For lighter cleaning and conditioning, the 7445 Light Cleansing Hand Pad provides a gentler abrasive action. The 7448 Ultra Fine Hand Pad is intended for fine conditioning and finishing where a smooth, uniform surface is desired.

For aircraft maintenance applications, technicians should select the least aggressive abrasive that will effectively accomplish the task. This helps provide controlled surface preparation while reducing unnecessary material removal. Always follow the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance instructions, approved repair procedures, and applicable product recommendations for the specific surface and application.