Did someone mention 2000 grit sandpaper?

[Newc]

I thought Doc Dryer mentioned something a coupla weeks ago about someone trying to find 2000 grit sandpaper.
I found it at Wal Mart in the automotives section. You won't find it in hardware (where it belongs) - at least not in my local store (worst in the district) [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Anyhoo, just in case anyone else was looking for it [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
It's also pre-cut just the right size for a sanding block [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Newc

[mm2002]

Re: Did someone mention 2000 grit sandpaper?

Oreillys auto parts also sells it but they don't keep it on the shelf, you gotta ask for it. I guess they're afraid people will steal it! [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Shawn Lutz]

Re: Did someone mention 2000 grit sandpaper?

yeah...its not too difficult to find. I think I saw some at Home Depot too..usually its in automotive depts...at 1500-2000 grit it is more of a polishing effect than a sanding.

[Jim Shine]

Re: Did someone mention 2000 grit sandpaper?

A nice item to have is a Micromesh kit. It is a kit of cloth backed abrasives that go from 1200 grit up to 12,000 grit. You can polish a whole finish with them if you want, but I prefer them for cleaning and polishing bone or metal. Stew-Mac sells them for more than most places. Most hobby shops carry the kit for cheaper money.

I bought my kit almost 8 years ago and it is just about ready to be replaced and I use it alot.

[Deneb]

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micromesh is the shit

[2Loud2Old]

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I've heard that if you use micromesh, you don't have to wetsand.

Is this true?

[Hotrodder]

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Nope, micromesh is made to be used wet.

[2Loud2Old]

Re: Did someone mention 2000 grit sandpaper?

Ahh.. tanky. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]