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Professional Brown Corundum Blasting Media - 220 Grit Surface Prep (LEI17-2)

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AnonymousVerified
Nice delicate blaster material.
Not much to show with this one since it is basically a sandy-like material. Bring it isn’t rock, this worked well on some of the more delicate blasting I needed to do to get paint and rust off of my car. Some of the thinner areas were able…
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AnonymousVerified
A good clean fine sandblast media
I used this blasting media in a small hand held sand blast gun to clean the rust from some old wrenches. It performed very well. The media is of a consistent grit. It comes very clean. I'll be using this media for surface prep, rust…

Brown corundum (aluminum oxide) blasting media, 220 grit — fine finish passes, pre-paint etching, smooth surface prep.

#220 grit (fine)2.2 lb bagWorks in standard blasters

✔ Finer than the 46–100 grit most kits run — use for finish work · 🛡️ 12-month guarantee

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Professional Brown Corundum Blasting Media LEI17-2 - Fine 220 Grit for high-precision surface preparation and smooth satin finishes on metal
Professional Brown Corundum Blasting Media - 220 Grit Surface Prep (LEI17-2)
Regular price $19.99

Product Summary

Le Lematec LEI17-2 Brown Corundum (aluminum oxide) blasting media at 220 grit. Fine-grit abrasive ideal for surface finishing, paint preparation, and delicate etching work. Compatible with all Le Lematec sandblasters. Factory direct from Le Lematec.

Best for: Fine surface prep, smooth finishing before painting, and detailed etching on metal and glass.

Brown Corundum Blasting Media 220 Grit — Aluminum Oxide Abrasive

Experience superior surface preparation with this professional-grade brown corundum abrasive. This #220 grit media delivers precise cleaning power for rust removal, paint stripping, and surface finishing applications, packed in a convenient 2.2 lb starter size.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Professional Grade: Premium brown corundum for consistent results
  • Fine Control: #220 grit for detailed surface preparation
  • Multiple Uses: Removes rust, paint, and surface coatings
  • Universal Fit: Compatible with standard blasting equipment
  • Precise Finish: Ideal for deburring and surface etching
  • Starter Size: 2.2 lb bag perfect for small projects
  • Durable Media: Long-lasting abrasive performance

Technical Specifications:

  • Material: Brown corundum
  • Grit Size: #220
  • Weight: 2.2 lbs
  • Application: Surface preparation
  • Use With: Standard sandblasting equipment

Perfect for automotive restoration, metal finishing, and professional surface prep. Experience premium abrasive performance - Add to Cart now to enhance your blasting capabilities.

Professional Quality Guarantee: Workshop-tested for consistent surface preparation.

Why Brown Corundum (Aluminum Oxide) 220 Grit?

220 grit brown corundum is a fine aluminum oxide media that delivers controlled surface finishing without aggressive material removal. It's the standard choice for final surface prep before painting, powder coating, or anodizing. The fine grit creates a smooth, uniform surface profile that promotes excellent coating adhesion.

Ideal Applications

Pre-paint surface preparation, light rust removal on thin-gauge metal, deburring machined parts, cleaning mold surfaces, and restoring stainless steel finishes. Not recommended for heavy rust or thick paint removal — use 80-100 grit aluminum oxide or silicon carbide for aggressive stripping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between brown and white aluminum oxide?

Brown corundum (aluminum oxide) is tougher and more economical, ideal for general-purpose blasting. White aluminum oxide is purer, harder, and produces a cleaner surface finish — preferred for precision work and non-ferrous metals. Brown is the better value for most shop applications.

How many times can this media be reused?

Brown corundum can typically be reused 4-5 times depending on the application and surface hardness. It breaks down more slowly than glass bead, making it one of the most cost-effective reusable media options.

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Why Professionals Choose This Tool

  • 220 Grit Fine Grade: Fine abrasive for precision surface profiling, light etching, and smooth finish preparation
  • Brown Corundum (Aluminum Oxide): The professional standard for industrial surface preparation — hardness of 9.0 Mohs (second only to diamond)
  • Reusable 4-5 Times: Each grain can be recycled through the sandblaster 4-5 times before it breaks down — excellent cost per use
  • Consistent Particle Size: Factory-graded for uniform blasting results — no oversized particles that gouge or undersized fines that cloud without cutting

What's in the Box

  • Brown corundum (aluminum oxide) blasting media
  • 220 grit fine grade
  • Resealable bag
  • Usage guide with application chart

Compatible With

Sandblasters All Le Lematec sandblasters: AS118, AS118-2, portable handheld models
Other Equipment Blast cabinets, pressure pots, and any gravity or siphon-feed sandblaster
Surfaces Steel, iron, aluminum, glass, wood, plastic, fiberglass

Ideal Applications: fine surface profiling, paint prep, coating preparation, glass etching, precision blasting, surface smoothing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is brown corundum?

Brown corundum is aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), a widely used industrial abrasive. At 220 grit, it provides fine surface finishing suitable for paint preparation, precision etching, and smooth finishing work.

Can I reuse this media?

Brown corundum can be reused 2-3 times depending on the application and material being blasted. It breaks down gradually with each use, producing a finer finish over time.

What is the difference between 220 grit and coarser media?

220 grit creates a very fine surface profile — ideal for preparing surfaces for paint, coating, or bonding where a smooth anchor pattern is needed. Use 60-80 grit for aggressive rust removal, 100-120 for general prep, and 220 for final profiling and light etching.

How much media do I need for a typical job?

A small rust spot (1-2 sq ft) uses about 1-2 lbs of media. A full car panel takes 5-10 lbs depending on coating thickness. Since aluminum oxide is reusable 4-5 times, your effective cost per job is significantly less than the initial purchase. For large jobs, buy in bulk.

Quick Setup Guide

Pour media into your sandblaster's gravity hopper or siphon container. 220 grit is a fine abrasive — set your blaster to 60-80 PSI for light cleaning and surface profiling, or 90-120 PSI for more aggressive material removal. Maintain a 6-8 inch standoff distance for even coverage. This media can be recycled 3-5 times before particles break down too small to be effective. Sieve recovered media through a mesh screen to remove debris before reloading. Store in a dry container — moisture causes clumping and inconsistent flow.

Customers praised this 220 grit blasting media for delivering consistent, fine finishes on rust removal and surface prep. "Works great in my sandblaster" and "leaves a fine finish" were common remarks. Many noted the 2.2lb bag is ideal for small projects but runs out quickly on larger jobs. Some mentioned dustiness during use and recommended respirators.

  • Redoing antique furniture and no need for sanding after. Leaves a fine finish.
  • Worked really well and left a good clean surface
  • Works great on metal
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  • 5 stars: 30 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 6 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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J. B. Lantz
Worked well to achieve fine satin finish on a slightly-rusted and discolored steel rule.

I ultimately found that my new sandblasting gun was designed for use with 46 grit to 100 grit media — presumably not with 220 grit abrasive — only after receiving it. (That range of grit sizes is written on the side of the hardware but did not appear in the main photograph of the product, nor in the description, nor on the specs on the corresponding Amazon page.) However, I decided to give this fine abrasive a try in the gun anyway, given that course media was not very appropriate for the blast target — a steel combination-square ruler.The attached before-and after photo shows the results: quite satisfactory — though I may have had to use excessive amounts of the 220 grit corundum due to the 5 mm inside diameter of my blast gun's nozzle.Bottom line: I have no reason at this point to deduct stars from my rating.

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Terry H. Williams
Great abrasive, leaves a fine finish.

Very fine abrasive for detailed cleaning.I'm using this for sandblasting the carburetor on a vintage dirt bike engine rebuild - This leaves a clean, satiny finish on the carburetor body. You have to be careful to seal any openings to to the inside of the carburetor if you plan to use it for this purpose.I Kilo is not a lot of media, just enough to try it out and do a small project.Very happy with the performance of this product.

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Joe
no lumps worked well

I used this in a small sand blaster I got on amazon. It worked well it pored right through the sieve and had no clumps. It sprayed out of the gun with no issues and cut right through the old paint and rust.

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BT
Worked very well

I used this product in my sandblasting gun this morning to remove rust stains on my concrete sidewalk and it worked very well. It only took a few short blasts to. Take care of everything.

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James Miller
Good quality abrasive that is reuseable

This abrasive works well to put a blasted finish on my handmade knives. The final finish is similar to stonewashed blades, but also different. This abrasive also works well to remove rust and to etch glass or steel. It's reusable so this bag will last me for a long time.

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Larry R
Works great

Works great in my sandblaster.

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Joe S
Good quality

Good quality aluminum oxide media.

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Hobbyist
Perfect for detail work

Perfect for detail work. 220 grit is ideal.

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Metal Prep Pro
Great for surface prep

Great for surface prep. Very consistent grit.

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Ed Merka
Good blasting media

Good quality blasting media for the sandblaster.

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Amazon Customer
Works

Works well for blasting.

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Ronald J.Miller
Fine finish

Redoing antique furniture and no need for sanding after. Leaves a fine finish.

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Consumer man
Very fine media

This media is very fine. Gets the job done.

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Jarrod
Nice delicate blaster material.

Not much to show with this one since it is basically a sandy-like material. Bring it isn’t rock, this worked well on some of the more delicate blasting I needed to do to get paint and rust off of my car. Some of the thinner areas were able to be salvaged instead of blasted away. Good material.

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Mack
A good clean fine sandblast media

I used this blasting media in a small hand held sand blast gun to clean the rust from some old wrenches. It performed very well. The media is of a consistent grit. It comes very clean. I'll be using this media for surface prep, rust removal, and etching glass.

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Ed Merka
Excellent for stainless steel

Easy to use

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Kaseyedwards
Quality

This blasting media works great. I am using it on small parts and it cleans them up almost instantly.

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Customer Review
Fine grit, 2lbs is like a sample size

Decent fine grit, start with something more coarse if a large project or a lot of rust, and then move up to this 220. The 2.2lb bag is a fairly small amount, but good to know if it works for your use case.

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Amy
Works well!

I tested this out on a small bracket. The bag wouldn't last long though, it would run out fast. However I would buy this again just in a bigger quantity. I put it in a hopper and it took the rust off quickly. I was impressed.

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Tony C
Stripped paint off my intake bracket

Brown corundum abrasive blasting media is effective and durable for various surface preparation tasks. It provides a strong, consistent cut and is ideal for cleaning, deburring, and surface profiling. Its hardness and toughness make it long-lasting, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Overall, it offers reliable performance for industrial and heavy-duty applications.

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Vicky Kasem-Fackler
Did the job.

Good value for the money

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Tjitske
good abrasive

This is good sandblasting abrasive. It is a smaller quantity and works best with a small setup unless you get a larger amount, but it does a good job.

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Bonnie
Should work

I have not been able to use this yet for its intended purpose but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work as it definitely has the texture of sand blasting material!

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Paul R Manangan
Good abrasive! Not very heavy

This is a good abrasive but it is hot that heavy that it is easily caught to be reused. There is a good amount of particulate that is dispersed and doesn't drop immediately so you can't capture 100% of the material to recycle.

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JB
No complaints from an inexperienced user.

I got this media to use with a basic sand blaster for rust removal on old tools. The media is very high grit and will create a smooth finish. However, the results would likely be better and require less overall media if I started with a lower grit and used this just for finishing. I haven't done much work like this before, but it seems relatable to sandpaper grit and that sanding process.I had no issues with this media, other than learning that a 2.2 lb started bag doesn't last very long. Oh, and its messy.

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Maker
Works well on rusty metal

I am new to sandblasting and this is the first media I tried. I got a cheap sandblaster gun and let loose on a corroded trailer hitch ball. I was surprised how well it worked, I can tell you that this media works great on metal and that this little bag won't go far. I had never heard of Corundum but I now know what it tastes like - please wear a respirator.

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Mr. P
Worked really well and left a good clean surface

I used this with a hopper style sandblaster to strip some old metal chairs. It was able to get past several layers of old paint and left a smooth bare metal finish ready for re-painting.There's not much else to say. It worked exactly as expected and I wouldn't hesitated to order again.

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PAW
Fine Grit

This is some very fine blasting media 220 grit. It does remove rust well, but I found it to be quite dusty. I do think it would be good for glass etching because of its fine consistency. I used a good bit on my project so I think I will use a courser grit before I get to this one. I think this would work great for rock tumblers. A good price.

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