Looks great!..I see the bug,s fender , ready to be sanded)...Good luck
I want to create the "Best Sanding Blocks Ever"
- Thread starter Dean Jenkins
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I finally got to use the "Dean" blocks today. I have no point of reference since I have never used anything other than the old Bonfo 4" block with the teeth. I only used the 16" block (I have all 3 sizes) to knock down the dry spray and to get a feel for the block.
I LOVE IT!!!
It feels good in my hands, the mass keeps it on target, the flex is excellent, and it cuts through 3-day-old epoxy with ease using Dura-Gold 80#. If my car didn't have more compound curves than Jane Russell, I could probably get away with only using these blocks.
Thanks for a great product, Dean.
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Emil
I LOVE IT!!!
It feels good in my hands, the mass keeps it on target, the flex is excellent, and it cuts through 3-day-old epoxy with ease using Dura-Gold 80#. If my car didn't have more compound curves than Jane Russell, I could probably get away with only using these blocks.
Thanks for a great product, Dean.
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Emil
Photos of reference material?
Dean Jenkins
Promoted Users
Kinda hitting the limits of my abilities with this venture. I designed it, got the patent, got it into production and the customer feedback has been nothing short of amazing.
I believe this product has much more potential, particularly with large scale distribution deals.
But, I'm probably not the guy to make that happen
So, kicking the tires on a sale of the business. Interested? PM me and lets talk.
I believe this product has much more potential, particularly with large scale distribution deals.
But, I'm probably not the guy to make that happen
So, kicking the tires on a sale of the business. Interested? PM me and lets talk.
Wow!!! Awesome work Dean!! Your time and effort is paying off dearly..Thats amazing
ls60apache
Promoted Users
Dean Jenkins
Promoted Users
Tech tip for Black Diamond (and any other polycarbonate base blocks.) Do not use any product that contains:
tetrahydrofuran, methyl acetate, or toluene to clean sandpaper sticky residue off the block.
Polycarbonate is strong, amazing stuff and resistant to many chemicals, but those listed will destroy it.
Just had a customer reach out to me and ask why the polycarbonate base was deteriorating. It alarmed me and I had him ship me back the blocks (I sent him replacements at no cost.) Further investigation revealed that he was using "Grow Automotive 1501 Premium Wash Thinner" to clean the base. That is actually not "thinner" at all, but a chemical cleaner, a very strong one at that.
Here is the chemical breakdown, along with each elements effect on polycarbonate:
In the information sheet I provide with the blocks, I do state that toluene is to be avoided, but there are others and I will update the TDS.
The best thing to use to clean residue off is SPI 710 Solvent Wax and Grease remover.
Or a 50/50 mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol and Lacquer Thinner.
Adhesive removers like "Goo Gone," work as well.
If you are using sandpaper that leaves a lot of residue, another tip is to put clear packing tape (like Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape) on the base. The tape doesn't affect the performance of the blocks and the residue doesn't accumulate on it like it can on the polycarbonate.
tetrahydrofuran, methyl acetate, or toluene to clean sandpaper sticky residue off the block.
Polycarbonate is strong, amazing stuff and resistant to many chemicals, but those listed will destroy it.
Just had a customer reach out to me and ask why the polycarbonate base was deteriorating. It alarmed me and I had him ship me back the blocks (I sent him replacements at no cost.) Further investigation revealed that he was using "Grow Automotive 1501 Premium Wash Thinner" to clean the base. That is actually not "thinner" at all, but a chemical cleaner, a very strong one at that.
Here is the chemical breakdown, along with each elements effect on polycarbonate:
In the information sheet I provide with the blocks, I do state that toluene is to be avoided, but there are others and I will update the TDS.
The best thing to use to clean residue off is SPI 710 Solvent Wax and Grease remover.
Or a 50/50 mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol and Lacquer Thinner.
Adhesive removers like "Goo Gone," work as well.
If you are using sandpaper that leaves a lot of residue, another tip is to put clear packing tape (like Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape) on the base. The tape doesn't affect the performance of the blocks and the residue doesn't accumulate on it like it can on the polycarbonate.
Dean Jenkins
Promoted Users
That is good to know. Thanks!
Vanillagorilla
Professional amatuer
Im going to have to give the blocks another try. I bought them during the original presale, and tried them out on my last big all-over project. I like the idea and the build quality of the blocks (and supporting small business). But when it came time to use them, I tried them for a while and went right back to the old durablocks. Its been a year since I put the black diamond blocks back in the toolbox and they havent been used on any other project since. Going to have to give it another go.