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A molded abrasive brush having a backing with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The backing and bristles are preferably integrally molded. The brush is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The moldable polymer includes

A molded abrasive brush having a backing with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The backing and bristles are preferably integrally molded. The brush is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The moldable polymer includes a plurality of organic or inorganic abrasive particles interspersed throughout at least the bristles, and can be interspersed throughout the brush. The moldable brush can include an attaching means molded integrally with the backing. Also disclosed is a method of making a molded abrasive brush and a method of refining a workpiece surface with a molded abrasive brush.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An integrally molded abrasive brush comprising:a flexible base having a first side and a second side, wherein said base is generally planar; anda plurality of bristles extending from said first side of said base, wherein said bristles have an aspect ratio of at least 2, a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An integrally molded abrasive brush comprising:a flexible base having a first side and a second side, wherein said base is generally planar; anda plurality of bristles extending from said first side of said base, wherein said bristles have an aspect ratio of at least 2, and wherein said bristles are integrally molded with said base;wherein said molded abrasive brush comprises a thermoplastic elastomer and wherein said bristles include abrasive particles interspersed in said thermoplastic elastomer.