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Grit & Sanding-Sequence Selector

Tell us the job and the surface. We'll lay out the exact grit progression β€” coarse to fine, dry or wet, DA or block β€” plus the abrasives to run it. No guesswork, no burned-through panels.

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What are you doing?

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On what surface?

Your sanding sequence

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How grit numbers work

β€” coarse cuts fast & deep, fine refines & finishes
P40–P120
Cut & shape
Strip to metal, level filler, grind welds.
P150–P320
Feather & strip
Blend repair edges, prep for primer.
P400–P600
Scuff & block
Adhesion scuff, block primer-surfacer.
P800–P1500
Color-sand
Knock down nibs, runs, orange peel.
P2000–P5000
Wet-sand & polish
Final finish before compound & buff.

Grit guidance is a starting point β€” test on a hidden area and follow each product's data sheet. Step grits gradually; skipping too far leaves scratches the next grit can't remove.