My sandpaper no longer sticks to my sanding pad, do I need a new pad? what can I do to protect my pad so they last longer?

You will need a new pad if your sandpaper no longer sticks.

For Granat paper not sticking, try a protection or interface pad first. To prevent damage to your pad, heat is the main issue which will melt the hooks on the backing pad.

3 tips

  1. Keep the sander moving to prevent heat build up, don't use excess pressure

  2. let the sander do the work.

  3. Finally , keep the sander flat , pressure in one spot will melt the hooks.