Automotive Detail Block

Abstract

An apparatus that focuses on improving efficiency, profitability, and results in the automotive detailing and automotive paint and body shop industries, contains a first layer, a second layer, and a center layer. An inner surface of the first layer is connected to the center layer. An inner surface of the second layer is connected to the center layer opposite to the first sanding layer. The multiple tiers of the apparatus improve user control and maximizes surface contact between the apparatus and the surface being sanded. A first edge and a second edge of the first layer and the second layer can be a straight-cut edge, a bevel cut edge or a rounded edge. Thus, the apparatus can be used on a variety of surfaces. The consistency and the uniformity of the sanding patterns obtained helps the user compound and polish the sanded surface to a more refined finish.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An automotive detail block comprising:
 a first layer;   a second layer;   a center layer;   a first mounting liner;   a second mounting liner;   the first layer comprising a pair of first opposing widthwise edges, a pair of first opposing lengthwise edges, a first outer surface, a first body and a first inner surface;   the second layer comprising a pair of second opposing widthwise edges, a pair of second opposing lengthwise edges, a second outer surface, a second body and a second inner surface;   the pair of first opposing lengthwise edges being positioned in between the pair of first opposing widthwise edges;   the pair of second opposing lengthwise edges being positioned in between the pair of second opposing widthwise edges;   the first body being distributed in between the pair of first opposing widthwise edges and the pair of first opposing lengthwise edges;   the second body being distributed in between the pair of second opposing widthwise edges and the pair of second opposing lengthwise edges;   the first inner surface being connected to the center layer;   the second inner surface being connected to the center layer;   the first layer and the second inner surface being oppositely located to each other about the center layer;   the first mounting liner being superimposed onto the first outer surface;   the second mounting liner being superimposed onto the second outer surface;   the center layer being made of a material selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, aluminum, acrylic, and carbon fiber; and   the center layer having a thickness for providing rigidity to the automotive detail block.   
     
     
         2 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of foams, plastics, metals and composite materials. 
     
     
         3 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the second layer is composed of a material selected from the group consisting of foams, plastics, metals and composite materials. 
     
     
         4 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first opposing widthwise edges, the pair of first opposing lengthwise edges, the pair of second opposing widthwise edges and the pair of second opposing lengthwise edges are rounded edges. 
     
     
         5 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first opposing widthwise edges, the pair of first opposing lengthwise edges, the pair of second opposing widthwise edges and the pair of second opposing lengthwise edges are beveled cut edges. 
     
     
         6 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pair of first opposing widthwise edges and the pair of first opposing lengthwise edges are beveled cut edges. 
     
     
         7 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pair of second opposing widthwise edges and the pair of second opposing lengthwise edges are beveled cut edges. 
     
     
         8 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 a first adhesive layer; 
 the first adhesive layer being distributed along the first inner surface; and 
 the first inner surface being connected to the center layer via the first adhesive layer. 
 
     
     
         9 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 a second adhesive layer; 
 the second adhesive layer being distributed along the second inner surface; and 
 the second inner surface being connected to the center layer via the second adhesive layer. 
 
     
     
         10 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first layer, the second layer and the center layer are rectangular. 
     
     
         11 . The automotive detail block as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first layer, the second layer and the center layer are trapezoidal.