Glass Bead Medium - 25 lb Bag

Medium glass bead produces a finer, smoother satin finish than coarse grade. The smaller bead diameter creates a tighter surface texture with less visual roughness. Use medium grade when the finished appearance needs to be smoother, such as on visible parts, consumer products, and decorative metalwork.

Choose medium for smoother finish requirements, thinner materials, and lighter cleaning tasks. The smaller bead size exerts less force per impact, reducing the risk of distortion on thin sheet metal. Coarse grade is better for heavier cleaning jobs and when a more visible satin texture is desired.

Medium glass bead is not designed for paint removal. It cleans surface contaminants, removes light oxidation, and produces a satin finish, but it does not have the cutting action to strip paint or thick coatings. Use angular media like crushed glass or aluminum oxide for paint and coating removal.

Yes. The spherical shape and medium hardness make glass bead safe for aluminum. It peens and finishes the surface without cutting into the softer aluminum. Glass bead is the standard finishing media for aluminum castings, extrusions, and machined aluminum components across manufacturing industries.

Glass Bead Medium 25 lb is priced at $115.43 (SKU 40105). Ships in stock from Creative Coating Solutions. Finer spherical grade for smooth satin finishes. Also available in 4 lb ($25.83) and 50 lb ($213.67) bags for different job sizes and budgets.