Steel Wool

Cooter · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:38 PM

Hey Guys,

Would someone mind explaining the steel wool uses to me and the different grades of steel wool. Also, where you use the steel wool the most, and what grade you use.

I cant really remember this being talked about very often.

Happy Detailing,
Heath

Gemini13 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:48 PM

It grades out like this from finest to most abrasive:

0000
000
00
0
1
2
3
4

I found the best selection of it at Ace hardware as they have more of the finer stuff. At HD, Lowes and Menards the only stocked as fine as 00. It can be used on exhaust and glass. Uncoated rim barrels as well.

Denzil · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2008, 12:17 AM

Heh, I gotta pick up some steel wool. What grade is preferable for exhaust tips and glass?

Asphalt Rocket · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2008, 12:25 AM

0000 is the one you want to use on glass and exhaust tips.

Cooter · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2008, 12:42 AM

Thanks D, thanks AR!!

DJBAILEY · #6 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 03:27 AM

The 0000 wool is also good for 'exfoliating' the outer surface of tired looking plastic trim.

Cooter · #7 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 04:22 AM

Can it be used on scratched plastic?

slanguage · #8 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 04:40 AM

good question cooter. my parents grand am has some nasty exhaust tips and was curious about steel wool as well.

eyezack87 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:31 PM

Time for a trip to Ace

Brian N · #10 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:55 PM

Good solid info in this thread thanks very much.

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