By the numbers
Pick a grit.
Coarse to mirror. Each one has a job — and a wrong one. Tap any number for the SKUs that do it best, and the projects each grit is built for.
40
Extra Coarse
Heavy stock removal, paint stripping, rough lumber.
60
Coarse
Aggressive shaping, rust removal, knocking down old finish.
80
Coarse
The first real pass on hardwood. Where most projects begin.
100
Medium
Smoothing rough wood. Last grit before primer in most paint prep.
120
Medium
The everyday workhorse grit. Most projects live here.
150
Medium-Fine
Pre-paint smoothness. Ready for primer.
180
Fine
Pre-stain hardwoods. Soft enough not to leave swirls.
220
Fine
Pre-finish. Between coats of stain or polyurethane.
320
Very Fine
Between top-coat layers. Glass-smooth feel.
400
Extra Fine
Wet sanding clear coat. Plastic finishing.
600
Super Fine
Lacquer between coats. Auto primer prep.
800
Ultra Fine
Auto color-coat sanding. Pre-polish on metal.
1000
Ultra Fine
Wet sanding paint. Pre-compound on metal.
1500
Micro Fine
Polishing prep. Removes orange-peel.
2000
Micro Fine
Pre-mirror polish. Auto clear-coat finishing.
3000
Mirror
Final polish prep. Right before compound.