Flexible 3M™ Heavy Duty Stripping Pads for curved surfaces replace and outperform steel wool. Stripping is easier and quicker on stubborn surfaces. Use with chemical strippers to remove paints, varnishes and other finishes without harming wood.3M Heavy Duty Stripping Pads are designed to help remove thick coatings of paints, varnishes, wall paper paste and other finishings without scratching or gouging the surface. These tough, durable pads trap residue making stripping easier and quicker. The synthetic material does not rust, splinter or shred like steel wool.