Melamine Plastic Abrasive - 25 lb Bag

Yes. The melamine plastic abrasive material and angular particle grade are identical in both bag sizes. The 25 lb bag is simply a larger quantity of the same product at a better per-pound cost. Production results and finish quality are the same whether you use media from the 10 lb or 25 lb bag.

The 25 lb bag at $173.73 costs $6.95/lb, compared to $8.18/lb for the 10 lb bag. The 25 lb bag saves $1.23 per pound. For shops stripping coatings regularly, the larger bag reduces material cost per job. Store unused media in a sealed container to prevent moisture absorption.

A single automotive panel stripping job uses 2-5 lbs of melamine depending on coating thickness and panel size. The 25 lb bag covers approximately 5-12 panel stripping jobs before needing replacement. Media recycles in the cabinet, so actual usage per job depends on how quickly the particles degrade.

Yes. Melamine is one of the few media that effectively removes powder coating from aluminum without damaging the substrate. The angular plastic particles cut through the cured powder coat layer while being too soft to etch the aluminum underneath. This preserves the original surface for recoating.

Melamine Plastic Abrasive 25 lb is priced at $173.73 (SKU 40418). Ships in stock from Creative Coating Solutions. Production-quantity bag for regular coating removal. Better per-lb value at $6.95/lb vs $8.18/lb for the 10 lb bag (SKU 40417).