🔧 Optimized Paasche AEX 5 400 Aluminum Abrasive Compound Review

Excellent sandblasting quality, ideal for etching glass and removing rust. Grain Score is good for nothing else, but it worked wonders for its intended purpose. Will not fall apart and can be reused. Warning, it was very good, it went straight through the filter in my blasting cabinet.

I draw a lot with an air eraser. It's aluminum oxide, I think around 180 grit. It works great but is a bit pricey for the amount you get. I've found cheaper places to get AO which is basically the same thing but you have to buy in bulk. Can't fault the product just wish it was a little cheaper but you buy the branded product in smaller quantities so that's to be expected. If you need a smaller quantity in a hurry, this AO along with Prime Shipping is a good option.

Bought this to etch glass and I have no problem with the quality of this medium. The grains are permanent and provide an even etch throughout my glass. It doesn't clog my Harbor Freight air eraser and goes through it easily. I use an in-line water filter when sandblasting to keep moisture from getting into the mix and creating clumps of any kind. This high quality sandblasting medium is definitely worth the money and will be the only medium I will buy again for glass engraving!