Okay, so you are starting on a project and you ask: with all the sand paper grits, which one do I use for my application? Here is a quick quide to help answer a few question.
Sandpaper Selection Chart:
Grit Usage Description
File with holder Shaping body filler/bondo.
40 grit Very rough sanding/grinding before body work.
80 grit Rough sanding before body work and for sanding body filler.
180 grit Final sanding and feather edging body filler.
320 grit Optional final sanding before using primer and also for sanding spot putty.
400 grit Rough sanding primer or for fine sanding spot putty.
600 grit Final sanding primer, sand with 600 before using base coat colors.
1000 grit Wet sanding a panel to be repainted.
1200 grit Wet sanding a panel to be repainted.
1500 grit Final sanding clear coat to remove defects before polishing with rubbing compound. Can be used for sanding down a panel to be repainted instead of 1000 or 1200.
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