Good Looks Are Great. But Can Your Abrasive Handle the Job?

Bright colors might catch your attention, but performance is what keeps a product in your toolbox.   At Vivid Abrasives, we know that plumbers and HVAC/R professionals aren’t buying abrasive cloth just because it looks good.   You need something that works.   Something that can handle the job, whether you’re preparing copper pipe in […]

WHO SAYS TOOLS HAVE TO BE BORING?

This is a great tag line for a product. With Vivid abrasives, we take this to another level! Add fun and eye-catching AND best in the industry to the list of benefits you get with this product. Vivid Abrasives brought out Pro-Grit OG to be an important tool in your tool bag or shop whether […]

The Small Supply That Shouldn’t Get Lost in Your Tool Bag

A service bag can hold a lot.   Cutters. Fittings. Measuring tools. Brushes. Hand tools. Replacement parts.   And somewhere underneath all of that, there is usually a collection of smaller supplies that become important the moment you actually need them.   Abrasive is one of them.   Copper preparation may only take a short […]

Why the 8-Inch Chip Clip Makes Sense for Quick Service Work

Not every job requires a full roll of abrasive.   Sometimes you are handling a quick repair, moving between service calls, or preparing only a few copper connections before heading to the next task.   In those situations, the most useful abrasive may simply be the one that is easiest to carry and quickest to […]

A Better Copper Prep Routine Starts Before the First Connection

When you are moving through an installation or service call, copper prep can feel like one of the smaller parts of the job.   Cut the tube. Clean the surface. Prepare the fitting. Make the connection. Move on.   But the materials you need for those smaller steps can have a bigger effect on the […]

On-the-Go Convenience: The 8″ Strips in a Chip Clip

Not every job requires a heavy, full-sized roll tumbling around in your bag. Enter our 8″ strips bound by a heavy-duty chip clip.   For service technicians, contractors, and DIYers, sometimes the most useful abrasive is simply the one that is easiest to carry and quickest to reach.   A small repair or service call […]

Grasp the Best Grip: Choosing the Right Vivid Abrasive for the Job

When it comes to plumbing, HVAC/R work, or demanding DIY projects, a clean, perfectly prepped surface makes all the difference between a secure joint and a costly leak. That is why Vivid abrasives are engineered to quickly clean, deburr, and prepare copper tubes and fittings.   Surface preparation may be one step in a much […]