Are 3M Eraser Wheels BETTER Than Cheap Knock Offs?

[@erikleisten9640]

This guy was a first rate scientist. I admire his method.The best KZbin video on the topic?

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for watching Erik!

[@lizpollard6558]

Wow, this guy is legit I happen to work for 3M in the automotive division so I'm working with these products. Regardless of his outcome, well done on your demo. Scientific approach and very articulate.

[@GanderFlight]

That's high praise - thank you. Definitely a backyard experiment and hope some folks find value in it

[@ds_the_rn]

Now this is how to make a video! I didn’t even need this tool and I watched the whole video. Thanks for good entertainment!

[@annagraham6204]

Same here. Very well done. If I had just a few small decals to remove I’d take the cheap one. 3M for sure on bigger jobs. The doug fluted one stays on the bench.

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you!!

[@Zubawoo]

My man you just helped me decide now I’m convinced the 3m is what I need !

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@icupowerwashingllc8943]

​@@GanderFlightexactly! Time is $ 4 me.

[@Stjohn909]

Great vid. Highlights: Information density: No fluff, straight to the point. Scientific analysis: Time, temperature, cost, all well-measured and recorded. Clear presentation: Good audio and camera angles, good editing. Thanks for making this, I now know what to do and my time wading through the weeds of KZbin is over.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for the compliment - that is my goal - to add value and show my experiences.

[@rand49er]

The fact that they didn't burn through the paint is crucial. For us DIYs, time is not highly important ... one minute versus five minutes is no big deal. Your analysis and control of variables was well thought out. The execution was a bit rough but better than I would've done. Bottom line: I'm going to get a cheap eraser wheel. Thanks for your video!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you found the testing and results valuable!

[@eztwraps]

Watch out on bumpers you will burn right through it

[@flutini1]

Agree. In the end, if I was doing this for a living, 3M hands down. Just need to get a badge of a car every... 6 years? - no brainer. Bonus use (and, I'm sure there are many more) - removing labels from glass jars you want to re-use for other stuff!

[@dawnsmith7824]

Thanks Man! This video answered all the questions I had about tackling this job on my own. You just saved me $100.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad I could help!

[@signalsix3548]

THIS is how you do a comparison video. well done mate!

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks - hope it helped you decide!

[@paulrodvik541]

I have a 35 ft camper to do I'm going 3M all the way and I really want to thank you for your demo I was dreading doing it where the heat gun it's so slow took me 4 hours to do the front

[@GanderFlight]

Time and patience are your friend - go slow and youll be happy with the results.

[@tudocervera3764]

you da man! thank you for taking the time to help us out..im gonna go with the 3m

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful.

[@danielm.2377]

same here

[@MikeBrown-td1ok]

Great video! Going with 3m. Thanks!

[@rondre3]

First I didn't even know this existed until I saw your other video removing the decals, 2nd you answered my next question about which one is better. Thanks for putting out both videos. Now I can work on removing the left over residue left behind from an old vinyl hood decal. I am going with the 3M.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad I could help Andre!

[@bradboehringer]

This was the most helpful thing I have watched this week, thank you!!!! Quality, backyard "science". I love it. Cheers Gander Flight!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@the_captainn1756]

Dude. Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to run this experiment🤙🏽

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thanks for this well done comparison. I’ll be spending the extra money on the 3m wheel to take my sticker residue off our boat. Thank you!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you found some value in it.

[@icupowerwashingllc8943]

Lol. Yeah. 3m needs to pay him 4 this video.....3m is making $ off of me 4 sure thanks to this video.

[@bdhays63]

I’ve had the 3m version for 6 years now. Still in good shape and works fine. I think with this 3m is worth the extra money. You know what you’re getting from 3m. Not so much from the knock offs.

[@GanderFlight]

👍🏻

[@Cheepchipsable]

If you are using them for a living, then expensive and reliable is probably the way to go, but for most DIYers, if it takes 3 times as long or more, it won't make a difference.

[@charredskeleton]

Thanks for putting this together. You answered all my questions on the eraser wheels.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad to help!

[@NJturtlePower]

3M it is! Awesome video and testing info...thanks!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome - glad it was helpful!

[@aristhompson8083]

Impressed by the nicely done controlled comparison! Great job!

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks!

[@ChipZempel]

Wow, awesome comparison. I like the way you checked several variables - time, temperature, damage to paint, residue. I normally don't bother with clicking on affiliate links, but I used yours to buy the 3M. A big "thank you"!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you found the information helpful in making a decision!

[@timddholm]

Thanks!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you Tim! I hope you found the information helpful and aided in making your decision as to which eraser wheel to buy.

[@sloczz6218]

This was the most basic and informative video all year long for me. It really brought my 3 choices down to one accordingly to Amazons Top Choices. Shoutout Amazon as well, made my decision simple and easy, along with the helpful details of this video. Amazing Vid!!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterrajotte4205]

Thanks for spending all that elaborate time and effort to make the video. Showing all the difference definitely helped me choose the one that works best for me. Kudos for a well done demo it’s much appreciated!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome Peter!

[@RickActual]

This was a well done comparison. I canceled my order of the Whizzy Wheel (similar to the Horus) and will go with the 3M wheel. Thank you.

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found value in it and it was informational.

[@lesbranton99]

With the chuck, I was taught by a millwright to tighten the chuck by not cranking just one side but tighten all three in an opposite pattern. Get much more bite out of the chuck.

[@GanderFlight]

I'm not sure what you mean - the drill only has one collar that chucks all three teeth at the same time.

[@robertball3578]

@@GanderFlight That is how we learned back in the day of keyed chucks: insert the chuck key in at least two of the holes to tighten the jaws. It will move when you tighten it on the second hole. I assume it is because the gears have some backlash.

[@patri0t997]

@@GanderFlight he has a chuck that needs a key to tighten..I assume you have the kind you just hold the collar and run the drill to tighten. Older drills always had keys.

[@cliftontorrence839]

les is more. Let's go Branton for the win.

[@tgottwalt]

Good video. In my opinion, it comes down to how often you plan to use the wheel. If this is a one time use or maybe just occasional, the cheaper option is clearly the way to go. If you’re a professional detailer and use this all the time, then maybe the 3M wheel is worth all the extra cost. Thanks!

[@GanderFlight]

Agreed - if the extra time is going to cost you then bump up to the 3M.

[@annagraham6204]

My thoughts too except not maybe, definitely the 3M for more regular use.

[@NaiDiGuy]

Ya but if we are talking 10$ vs $30 then 30$ is definitely worth it to finish 3x times faster. 1 hour vs 3. But if it was 100$ vs $300 then I would agree not worth it

[@rufan2199]

THanks for the thorough review. I have a decal removal project on my RV and this info will help on how I proceed.

[@GanderFlight]

Make sure its not an aluminum RV - if it is this will also take the paint off the aluminum since there is no clear coat on top.

[@evoblade2000]

I'm glad I bought the 3M. I have a big decal to remove on my truck and I don't want to take any longer than necessary.

[@GanderFlight]

Then you should be good to go! Just keep moving it around - even though I didn't burn through the paint in these tests, anytime you're dealing with paint and friction, heat is your enemy.

[@39Shirt]

I used a heat gun and plastic razor to get a big decal off the hood. Paint was as good as new when I was done. It did take about 4 hours or so though.

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

You answered all my concerns ! Well done !

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful. Biggest thing is just to keep it moving - the cooler you can keep the surface the better as a general rule when using friction on painted surfaces.

[@detailersgarage]

Amazing video and information!! Thank you for making & sharing.

[@danasampson818]

I watched both your videos in preparation of removing the old sunburnt and ugly body side moldings on my 2003 Silverado. Your info was very helpful. Used your link to buy the ABN.

[@GanderFlight]

How'd the removal go?

[@danasampson818]

@@GanderFlight it worked pretty well. Lots of elbow grease, goof off, magic eraser, then several coats of polish and wax. Still faint outlines in places, but my truck is 21 years old and has lots of love wounds. It looks sooooo much better. I used up about 3/4 of the wheel removing the 8 long pieces of tape.

[@robertreavley7145]

I’d like to thank you for this video bud! It’s nice to see people like yourself take the time to do these comprehensive testing videos!! I can’t thank you enough for this ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome

[@Celsian]

Thank you for saving me time and money testing this myself.

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@charlestano-wc6by]

Great job! Thanks 4 taking the time 2 help all of us.

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you and you're welcome.

[@22cudaman]

tried both fluted and solid Pro-Tek stripe eraser and worked alrite, but will forsure try the 3m eraser next time after seeing this vid. Thanks

[@YT-MasterAdmin]

Thank you for this! A very helpful and well thought out video!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@alextorkelson]

Thanks for posting this man, very informative and useful!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomasflynn6307]

Absolutely informative and thanks for doing the work and spending the time and money so we can make an informed decision. Nothing is worse then going to the store and buying something that you need to do and you could have done it more efficiently and better if you were aware awareness is the greatest

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marambula]

great comparison, practical, weighted, and torture. Nice measures and thanks for sharing!

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for watching!

[@robinclark2202]

Great video. Will prob go for 3M solution based on evidence though fully appreciate your pragmatic approach and non-judgmental conclusion. Thank you.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you found it helpful Robin, thanks for commenting.

[@BuddysDIY]

Excellent video bro. great tests

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks!

[@brendaneisenburg3959]

Awesome man just the video I was looking for

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great demo. I have an old dried out one and was looking at these new fluted styles. Looks like I'm buying a 3m.

[@GanderFlight]

It definitely performs the best and the difference in price is negligible for how long they last.

[@OutlawVCH]

Great job on your video. Thanks for the comparison and your thoughts.

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@MrLibertyordeath]

Thanks for the info. About to go and get a 3m wheel.

[@GanderFlight]

glad you found it helpful

[@brendanb9575]

Top 10 DIY. Great work!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrRoyobentoni]

great test. thanks

[@GanderFlight]

You’re welcome hope it was helpful

[@24revealer]

Thanks for doing this. I have a whole enclosed trailer to do and it looks like I need to find some 3M ones as the cheap ones I have are taking forever. Some of the decals are chrome and the paint came off with them. That was interesting.

[@GanderFlight]

Ooo interesting - was there no clear coat between the paint and the decals?

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

Great video dude.... I appreciate the time and effort you went through to make this. Comparison videos are extremely hard and time consuming. To me the 3M seems obvious. 3 times the money, 4 times faster, and does better work up save on cleanup as well. Now to figure out where I can buy one. 😁

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you, I enjoyed making it and I'm glad it was helpful. You can find all those products on amazon or other online retailers: 🔸 ABN Solid Eraser Wheel: amzn.to/3awqdkN 🔸 Horus Works Fluted Eraser Wheel: amzn.to/3ngYU3i 🔸 3M Solid Eraser Wheel: amzn.to/3xirtlA

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

@@GanderFlight just picked one up... The price has soared in the past year. They're $50 now. 😱 Got it from the parts store. Got a customer bike and need it now. Gonna put it to the test.

[@GanderFlight]

@@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS Yeah seems like everything has been hit with inflation -- that's what happens when the Fed just prints more money....

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

@@GanderFlight absolutely... They do it because they care. 🙄😂

[@itsthedanyole]

More pressure, less speed. Peel off the sticker/adhesive versus melting it off. I see it done wrong all the time. Way faster and much less heat/damage. Also, vigorously wash the area first.

[@GanderFlight]

The 3M ones are designed to spin at 3500-4000 rpms on a rotary tool

[@juliesanders5382]

Excellent video - thanks heaps!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@khoantum]

I had all of these considered and in cart, I used your link to buy the 3m one.

[@GanderFlight]

I think you'll be pleased with its performance

[@johngoold1218]

Wow, well thought out - good job!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you- glad it was helpful

[@steveo6631]

I use a grinder and create 3 flat spots on the spindle so the chuck grips better...

[@GanderFlight]

THAT is a simple and extremely effective solution. (Hopefully they'll adjust manufacturing in the future and you wont have to!)

[@danielm.2377]

I think they may have been intentionally designed that way. Getting a more solid grip may potentially give the wheel too much traction on the surface you are working on and you primarily don't want to damage your paint or clear coat. But that's just speculating. I could be completely wrong.

[@steveo6631]

@@danielm.2377 Its simply cheaper to manufacture that way... Its all about saving a nickel... It works great when its tight, and frustrating when it falls off...

[@onepunch7632]

Someone's been watching Project Farm. Good video!

[@GanderFlight]

Lol I do love Todds videos!

[@ChevySS1968]

Thanks, I bought both the 3M and the ABN. I used the 3M wheel, and it worked good. My only gripe is the mounting hole on the wheel was off-center, so the wheel wobbled. The instructions say to run the wheel against a rasp file to get it balanced.... seriously??? I could not get it to spin true, but it worked anyway. 3M wheel was a lot of money, and it worked good, but it should have spun true right from the get-go.

[@douglass8536]

Well done excellent value for the viewer!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you!

[@Mrmikeloc24]

Excellent vid. Thanks!👍🏼

[@Swenser]

That fluted one. Want to use as the spinning ball gripping wheels in a diy tennis ball launcher machine. Do you think suitable?

[@GanderFlight]

Yeah it might work -- what are you chucking it into that would spin fast enough to toss a ball?

[@Swenser]

@@GanderFlight two 24v 1A 10000 rpm motors. Check out ball launchers on YT. It will be a matter of trial and error as nobody spends time showing their design methods for how they settled on specs such as wheel spacings, wheel weights etc.

[@paulbryant68]

great review bra!!! keep doin you!

[@moman1701a]

Thank you for the demonstration. 🖖🏽

[@GanderFlight]

You bet!

[@Symek92]

Really enjoyed your video, well done!

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you very much!

[@chadmiller253]

Thanks so much this was very helpful

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@STBRetired1]

Excellent video and very informative. Thanks.

[@GanderFlight]

👍 You're welcome!

[@A_guy840]

VERY helpful test and answered all of my questions too. Thanks!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome Samuel!

[@yscho33]

Always money talks. Very informative. thanks.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@discotheinferno7191]

Great vid! Learned a lot thanks

[@GanderFlight]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@thelastsamari7923]

Great video thanks

[@GanderFlight]

No problem 👍

[@theflipbookpeople]

Thanks for posting the comparison video! I’m gonna use the 3M wheel to remove the old clear door edge guard protectors from my door and that lower fender protecter too. They are all dried out, cracked, and scratched up.

[@GanderFlight]

Let me know how it goes!

[@jonschutz6459]

Thank you for this video. 3M it is for me. 👊🏼

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WilliamMalinowski-w2s]

Very helpful thanks

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@robcommorat2084]

Excellent video, I’m going with the 3m wheel

[@GanderFlight]

It'll serve you well.

[@isaacocasio3165]

If there ever a channel to be similar to its Project Farm. Best comparison videos on KZbin by far. Second is concord carpenter and now third, is this one. That says a lot from all the comparison video channels out there, this joins top three.

[@theadoptionoptionproject4694]

Awesome Josh!

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks - hope you found it helpful!

[@lewf5685]

That was a great review!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope it helped you make a decision!

[@ChevySS1968]

EXCELLENT!!!!! Thank you.................

[@garyyankowsky6109]

Solid Review!!!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you liked it Gary

[@DonsShed]

GREAT video bud 🙂 Cheers Don, Perth W.Australia (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks Don!

[@kennethoden7956]

Just what I was looking for thank you

[@GanderFlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindalisevick6869]

Thank you!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@valkyrie-biker]

One reason the shaft is smooth round on these accessories is because not all drills have the same number of "teeth" that tighten down. Three is by far the most common, but I have seen drills with two teeth (with a v cut into the teeth to center the bit) and four teeth models. Rare, but there out there. Using a grinding wheel, you can pretty easily grind away on the shaft a little bit at 120 degree intervals to create flat surfaces that your three-tooth drill can clamp to.

[@GanderFlight]

Fair enough - but poor performance for everyone isn't as good as great performance for most :)

[@woodrowc60]

I used the 3mm eraser wheel to take off truck badges and decals on my chevy 2014 silverado ltz I took off all my decals in less than one hour.I used a heat gun on low heat and fishing wire to remove all the badges it worked flawlessly.The wheel is the real deal and I used it to take off the excess so you could never tell silverado and LTZ was ever on the truck.I am a firm believer 3mm wheel works !!!! It also did not burn the paint or hurt the finish at all.I used a cordless drill with the 3mm wheel at a low and high speed when ever i needed to.Hats off to 3mm eraser wheel.Follow the instructions on you tube by the professionals.

[@GanderFlight]

Yupp- its a great product

[@Aquaholic3-MarcRobic]

Great test. I would have been interested is seeing performance on removing vinyl stripes on fiberglass, like boats or RV

[@GanderFlight]

I've seen several folks use these on the front cap of their 5th wheels with no issues - as long as you have a clearcoat. It will absolutely remove the paint on an aluminum sided RV

[@Eagerizing2]

nice review! thanks for using “the clean car litter” 😂. make it a theme

[@GanderFlight]

It was readily available ;)

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Thanks for posting.

[@GanderFlight]

Absolutely!

[@rogerchildres9035]

Awesome, just what I was looking for.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad I could help Roger!

[@chrismullenix6103]

Thanks, very helpful

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for watching!

[@BJJ403]

The 3M is amazing. Took me 5 minutes to remove the ugly door accents. Seemed worth it to me.

[@GanderFlight]

Pretty cool tool huh!?

[@edblango2703]

Awesome video!!!

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@41663]

3m and thank you for the information appreciate it

[@GanderFlight]

No problem 👍

[@sbhhunter]

I bought the cheap $10 and it worked great. I did have to apply more pressure than most say to but it worked and no issues with paint.

[@GanderFlight]

👍

[@clemonsjoey]

Nice, very thorough video. I’m thinking about using these to remove silicone sealant from anodized aluminum rims, hopefully the 3M one will work🤞🏼

[@GanderFlight]

Report back and let me know how it turns out.

[@clemonsjoey]

@@GanderFlight ended up spending 45 minutes with a razor blade thoroughly scraping it off. Came off really clean, but very tedious!

[@tubejim101]

Great video.

[@GanderFlight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickb8755]

Nice tool testing

[@GanderFlight]

Thank you!

[@jasondbrower]

Thanks for the video!

[@GanderFlight]

Absolutely, hope it was helpful.

[@alp31954]

I like the way the 3M disc works.

[@GanderFlight]

It definitely performed the best.

[@craiglush5239]

I’ve found the threaded plastic sleeve on the 3M brand strips, so I’ve been using the cheaper ones !

[@GanderFlight]

Oh interesting, thanks for sharing that experience

[@5thgenprelude703]

Great video Subscribed

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful - thanks for the comment

[@burchman9080]

Super helfpul. THank you!

[@GanderFlight]

You're welcome!

[@Derikimi]

I regret not using the fluted one. Took a little bit longer but its way safer.

[@GanderFlight]

Safer in what way?

[@jorgemendez4413]

foresure the 3m has worked better for m e in the pass ...this video confirms it...thanks 👍🏻

[@GanderFlight]

Right on Jorge!