diamond pads

[bl tiling]

Hi guys been thinking about getting some diamond pads from ATS any ideas the best ones to cover most applications I think 3 or 4 different grits but which ones?

 

[Chalker]

Not sure of the grades. But I mostly use the red and blue ones.

 

[gamma38]

Depends on what your wanting to do? personally i would just buy the set from 50 through to buff then you have all bases covered. Best to speak to Alan he will advise you best.

 

[Flintstone]

Set of 7 Professional Diamond Hand Pad Polishing Sharp edges Polish Pads Grit UK | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151076043065

 

[dave l and l]

i use the 200 one mostly. also bought the 400 pad, but the 200 is perfect for tidying the edge of a cut

 

[Italy]

Not sure of the grades. But I mostly use the red and blue ones.

same

 

[Concrete guy]

For most tiling applications the first four grits are most useful (the electroplated ones). #50 through #400.

#800 upwards are useful for natural stone, polished marble that kind of thing.

If anyone orders the set linked above on eBay would you let me know if you're sent the same pads as appear in the photograph on the listing please.

We currently have eBay (and HMRC) looking at that seller as they are selling product at a lot less than cost when VAT, ebay fees and postage is stripped out (if they are actually supplying the products photographed). We currently think they are claiming VAT is included in the price but they appear not to be VAT registered, plus other potential fraud issues.

We're cheap on these products, but it's difficult to compete against sellers that aren't playing by the same rules.

 

[bl tiling]

Thanks for that I will have a look at ATS and order 2 or 3

 

[Flintstone]

I have a set of those pads from that eBay seller, I'll check them against the picture tomorrow for you, I could even post a photo up if you like.

 

[Concrete guy]

I have a set of those pads from that eBay seller, I'll check them against the picture tomorrow for you, I could even post a photo up if you like.

I'd really appreciate that. We're just trying to figure out how they can sell them for that price. It just doesn't add up. We have a couple of ideas but it's not something I'd post in public without any firm evidence, which we're gathering.

 

[Flintstone]

I'll sort it tomorrow for ya.

 

[Concrete guy]

Thanks for that I will have a look at ATS and order 2 or 3

Do bear in mind the #50 is very coarse. We sell a large number of those to concrete firms for removing seams from castings and also to glazing firms for cleaning up the edges of cut glass when it isn't going to be seen but needs to be handled.

If you want something for tidying up envelope cuts then #100, #200 and #400 are going to be the most used grits.

 

[Flintstone]

Sorry for the poor photos it was dark, hope you find them useful!

 

[bl tiling]

Hi guys thanks for the info ,have just ordered grit 50, 100,200,and 400 from ATS so I will see how these perform

 

[Concrete guy]

Sorry for the poor photos it was dark, hope you find them useful!

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Thanks. They look the same.

We've actually ordered some from them ourselves using a personal eBay account to see how they are mailed and what the vat status is.

 

[Flintstone]

Didn't get any paperwork with mine at all

 

[Drifterjoe]

Hi guys, sorry to bump an old thread but wondered if you get the best results using these pads wet or dry?

Also what sort of lifespan do they have?

 

[Flintstone]

Just a little dip in water helps stop them clogging and keeps it all nice.

 

[Ttt1601]

i find myself using the 200 most of the time

 

[Drifterjoe]

And how long has the 200 pad lasted?

 

[Ttt1601]

a few months now, with a couple of jobs with mitred procelain, so its had a good bit of use, still going strong too