Marine Metal Grind & Finish
Marine Metal Grind & Finish – Sanding Flap Disc is an abrasive flap disc used for grinding + sanding + finishing metal surfaces in marine/boat work (especially stainless steel & aluminium).
✅ Used For
- Weld removal + blending
- Smoothing SS railings, ladders, fittings
- Removing rust/corrosion
- Surface prep before polishing / paint
- Getting a clean, smooth finish with less scratches
✅ Best Metals (Marine)
- Stainless Steel (SS 304 / SS 316)
- Aluminium
- Mild steel parts
✅ Common Sizes
- 100mm (4″)
- 115mm (4.5″)
- 125mm (5″)
- 180mm (7″)
✅ Best Flap Disc Types
- Zirconia Flap Disc
- Strong grinding + long life
- Best for stainless steel
- Ceramic Flap Disc
- Premium, fastest cutting
- Best for heavy weld grinding
- Aluminium Oxide Flap Disc
- General + low cost
✅ Recommended Grit
- 40 / 60 grit → Grinding & weld blending
- 80 grit → Smooth finishing
- 120 grit → Fine finish (pre-polish look)
✅ Flap Disc Shapes
- T27 (Flat) → General grinding & finishing
- T29 (Conical) → Better for edges & corners
