Rapid Cleaning Kit for Drills: Rust & Grime Removal Discs (Coarse, Medium & Fine)

Let your drill do the scrubbing. This rapid cleaning kit strips rust, grime and tired finishes from metal and other durable surfaces, and leaves a clean, even satin finish ready for polishing.

Three grades of abrasive nylon discs take you from heavy cleaning to a fine finish, and you can stack up to six on the mandrel for bigger areas.

What’s in the kit

• 1 x reverse-thread mandrel (6mm shank, fits any standard drill)
• 6 x coarse brown abrasive cleaning discs
• 6 x medium abrasive cleaning discs
• 6 x fine green abrasive cleaning discs

What you can use it on

• Rust and scale on tools, fittings and car parts
• Grime and staining on stainless steel, aluminium and brass
• Preparing metal for polishing by smoothing scratches
• Leaving a bright satin finish; the fine discs suit gold and silver too

How to use it

1. Stack between one and six discs of the same grade between the washers on the mandrel and tighten the reverse-thread nut. More discs make a wider, firmer tool.
2. Fit the mandrel into your drill and run it at under 3,000 RPM.
3. Start with the coarse brown discs to strip rust, grime and old finish. Apply light pressure and keep moving.
4. Move to the medium discs, then the fine green discs, to smooth out the marks from the previous grade and leave an even satin finish.
5. A cream cleaner can help on greasy or stained surfaces.

Good to know

• Works with a standard corded or cordless drill, an air tool, or any rotary tool that takes a 6mm spindle.
• Keep the speed under 3,000 RPM. The discs are designed to wear gradually as you work.
• Avoid sharp corners, which wear the discs quickly.
• Test on a hidden area first, especially on softer surfaces.
• Refill packs of 20 discs are available in each grade.

Questions

Which grade should I start with?

Start with the coarse brown discs for rust and heavy grime. For light cleaning, start with medium or fine.

Will it give a shiny finish?

It leaves a clean satin finish. For a mirror shine, follow up with one of our polishing kits, or choose the Ultimate Metal Cleaning and Polishing Kit.

Can I buy more discs?

Yes. Coarse, medium and fine refill packs of 20 are available.

Does the price include VAT?

Yes. The price shown includes UK VAT, and most items ship free within the UK.

Safety

Always follow your drill’s instructions and wear eye protection, gloves and a dust mask. Tie back loose clothing and hair and work in a well-ventilated area. The nylon discs release fine particles as they wear, so vacuum up the dust afterwards.

Related: Ultimate Metal Cleaning and Polishing Kit | Coarse refills | Medium refills | Fine refills