The next best thing to a sand blaster! Lasts up to 10 times the life of a wire wheel! Will not puncture skin Does not shed bristles - unlike dangerous wire wheels Will not rust and maintains its shape Ideal for: Scratch brushing aluminum and other metals for decorative finishes Removes paint, corrosion, weld scale, rust & weld marks from steel Gently removes paint and varnish from wood. Sands wooden moldings, railings, turnings and banisters Removes cement from tiles, stone and brick mortar Prepares fiberglass, rubber, and all plastics for adhesive application Frosts glass 3€ wheels - ideal for use with a small hand drill.