Discs
Pro
Grit · 50-3000 set
Diamond Hand Polishing Pad Set (50-3000 grit)
For the hard surfaces that don't open up for just anything.
Grit profile
1000grit sandpaper
Ultra Fine
Wet sanding paint. Pre-compound on metal.
1000 grit in other scales
If the pack says 1000 (CAMI, most US paper)
~10.3 µmAbout the same as P2000.
If it says P1000 (FEPA, Festool, Mirka, Norton 3X)
~18.3 µmAbout the same as CAMI 500.P1000, converted →
Sizes are average particle diameters from the published CAMI and FEPA tables. Full ladder in the grit chart; any grade on any scale in the grit converter.
What 1000 grit is for
1000-grit is wet-sanding territory for clear coat repairs, intermediate metal polishing, and plastic restoration. It removes light orange peel and leaves a uniform satin haze that 1500 or 2000 takes the rest of the way.
Projects at 1000 grit
- · Wet sanding clear coat orange peel
- · Plastic headlight restoration intermediate step
- · Knife polishing before stropping
- · Smoothing fiberglass before clear gel coat
- · Pre-buff step on custom car paint
Abrasive materials
- · silicon carbide (default)
- · aluminum oxide (occasional)
Common mistake
Always use water (or soapy water) with 1000-grit wet/dry: running it dry loads the abrasive instantly and ruins the surface.
Top pick at 1000
Diamond Hand Polishing Pad Set (50-3000 grit)
For the hard surfaces that don't open up for just anything.
Catalog fit
5
Current SKU matches in this grit lane.
Common forms
2
Forms represented here, led by discs.
Head to head
1
Comparison pages currently touching this stage of the sanding climb.
Use this grit when
The surface still needs this stage.
- · Wet sanding paint. Pre-compound on metal.
- · This is refinement territory. It improves the surface that is already close rather than rescuing a rough one.
- · On this site, 1000 grit shows up most around pre-compound metal, wet sanding paint, auto primer, and between lacquer coats.
Skip this grit when
The job is earlier or later than this.
- · Skip this grit if the surface still has deep scratches, filler ridges, or obvious machine marks from coarse paper.
- · Skip it unless the abrasive itself is labeled for wet use when you plan to add water.
Recommended at this grit.
Discs
Mid
Grit · 600-1500 assorted
3M Wetordry Assorted Pack, 600 to 1500 Grit
The grits between the rough work and the reveal.
Sheets
Mid
Grit · 1000
Sheets
Mid
Grit · 1000
Norton WetOrDry 1000 Grit Silicon Carbide Sheets (20-pack)
1000 wet. The surface is starting to get the message.
Discs
Budget
Grit · 325-1200 assorted
SHARPAL Diamond Sharpening Block, 325/1200 Grit (Double-Sided)
Two grits, one block. Sets the edge and finishes it without switching tools.
Head to head
Comparisons in this lane.
Questions people ask
The practical part.
What is 1000 grit actually for?
1000 grit is for wet sanding paint. pre-compound on metal. This is refinement territory. It improves the surface that is already close rather than rescuing a rough one.
What should come before and after 1000 grit?
The safe lane is usually 800 -> 1000 -> 1500. You can stretch that a little on easy material, but large jumps usually leave scratches behind.
Which forms make the most sense at 1000 grit?
On UltraRough, this grit shows up most in discs and sheets. That reflects where shoppers usually need this cut level in the real world.
Keep moving
Follow the climb.
800 gritThe step before 1000 grit.1500 gritThe next step after 1000 grit.DiscsSee discs that commonly show up in this lane.SheetsSee sheets that commonly show up in this lane.Use the grit selectorStart from the project instead of the number.Read the full grit chartSee the entire progression from coarse to mirror.Sandpaper grit chart: coarse to fineThe full range mapped to projects — every grit from 40 to 3000.Find the right grit for your projectTell us the job; we'll tell you where to start and where to stop.