45Pcs Wet Dry Sandpaper, 400/600/ 800/1000/ 1200/1500/ 2000/2500/ 3000 Grit Assorted Sanding Sheets for Automotive Polishing, Metal Sanding, Wood Furniture Finishing, 9 x 3.6 Inch by BAISDY

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Extra-fine (320- and 360-grit): The first of the micro-abrasives, this is primarily for sanding finishes before polishing.

Another buyer explained, “You get three different variations of coarse or fineness with this [option] and it does not disappoint. Does the jobs thoroughly and beautifully. You’ve just got to put a little effort and muscle into it.”Super fine grit sandpaper is 400-600 grit. It’s perfect for the final sanding of finishes and the final sanding of wood. 800-1000 Grit

While it’s theoretically possible to manufacture sandpaper grits in tiny progressions, it would be impractical and confuse customers. Consequently, grit numbers increase by standard intervals. The higher the number, the finer the grit. Coarse grits progress from 24 to 30 to 36, while fine ones rise from 600 to 800 to 1,000 and beyond. Also Available at: Walmart , Auto Zone 3. Best Coarse Sandpaper for Sanding Wood—3M 9017 Coarse Grit Sandpaper Also Available at: Walmart , Tractor Supply 4. Best Sandpaper for Orbital Sander—S&F STEAD & FAST Sanding Discs Fine (100- and 120-grit): The best utility sandpaper. Fine grades smooth scratches left by coarser grades and rough up painted surfaces before accepting new paint. They’re also good for sanding drywall. When you just need some for hand-sanding, or to use with an orbital sander, this is the grade you’ll most likely use. Medium (80-grit): This is often the first grade chosen when going through the grits to prepare wood for finishing. Use it to hand sand, or with a belt or orbital sander. It’s also good for removing rust and corrosion from metal.

Sandpaper grit is what makes it abrasive. Manufacturers grade sandpaper based on the size of the grit, and the grade you need depends on the job.

Medium or 60-80 grit sandpaper is good for sanding bare wood in preparation for finishing and for the gentle removal of varnish. 100-120 Grit Steel wool has abrasive particles used to repair painted wood and cookware. The sandpaper grit of the Homax 33873211143 comes in three sizes: fine grain, medium, and coarse to smooth sharp edges of furniture, polish car tires, sharpen scissors, and remove crayon marks from wallpaper. One customer noted that it “does not leave filings or scraps” either. Grit describes the sandpaper's abrasiveness and whether it is fine or coarse. A larger grit number indicates finer sandpaper, which is ideal for producing a smooth surface. Sandpaper with a lower grit number is coarser and rougher, so if you merely need to swiftly scrape dirt, and other things off of a flat surface, a scrubbing pad with a coarse grit is your best bet. When choosing sandpaper, it’s important to select the right grade for the job. A paper that’s too coarse will leave the surface scratched and damaged, while one that’s too fine won’t do the job. Extra-coarse and ultra-fine grades are generally reserved for rough sanding and polishing. A medium or fine grade works best for most projects around the house. Sandpaper is an inexpensive, versatile piece of equipment with a long shelf life, so keeping one—or a set—in your toolbox is a must. The right sandpaper can come in handy for when you need a smooth finish, to remove paint, or for sanding wood. Even though they all may all appear to be the same, different sandpaper grit grades and materials should be used for different sanding projects.

Very-fine (150-, 180- and 220-grit): This produces ultra-smooth surfaces on wood. People often use it to scuff-sand lacquer, polyurethane and other finishes before applying another coat.grit sandpaper is very fine and makes and excellent choice for sanding finishes between coats. 320-360 Grit But if you want a little more flexibility, here is a fuller picture of the sandpaper grits and their uses. 24-26 Grit Grit measures sandpaper’s coarseness, determined by the size of the abrasive particles on its surface.