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Sanding grits? I can't find them
Posted by Teenage Modeler on Monday, June 14, 2021 8:17 PM

I went to my local home improvement store, and went to the sandpaper section. The highest grit that I found was 1000 grit. But, I know that it is a little rough when polishing scale models.

Where do I buy very high grit sandpaper (or sanding sponges, around 2000-8000 grit range)? I was thinking Amazon, but any stores that have it?

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Posted by KnightTemplar5150 on Monday, June 14, 2021 8:23 PM

Most auto parts stores will have finer grades of sandpaper in stock. Also, check your local Hobby Lobby for micro-mesh sanding pads.

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Posted by goldhammer on Monday, June 14, 2021 8:25 PM

Most auto paint stores will have wet/dry from 1500 to 2000.

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Posted by fox on Monday, June 14, 2021 8:34 PM

Try Megahobby, Squadron and Sprue Bros are just a few. Check a copy of FSM for their advertisers page. Model Car Magazines should have the same thing. Micromark and Model Expo also have all types of sanding supplies.

Hope that this helps.

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Posted by Teenage Modeler on Monday, June 14, 2021 9:39 PM

KnightTemplar5150

Most auto parts stores will have finer grades of sandpaper in stock. Also, check your local Hobby Lobby for micro-mesh sanding pads.

 

Okay, will do!

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Posted by keavdog on Monday, June 14, 2021 11:36 PM

Thanks,

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Posted by Justinryan215 on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:11 PM

goldhammer

Most auto paint stores will have wet/dry from 1500 to 2000.

 

Dont forget about the 3M Trizact 3000 grit!

 

I hear amazing things about 'Super Sanding Blocks' from Goodman Models....

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Posted by the Baron on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:49 PM

fox

Try Megahobby, Squadron and Sprue Bros are just a few. Check a copy of FSM for their advertisers page. Model Car Magazines should have the same thing. Micromark and Model Expo also have all types of sanding supplies.

Hope that this helps.

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Posted by rocketman2000 on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:32 AM

Although I have bought finer grits at Hobby Lobby, if I want to polish with something finer than 1000 I go to polishing compounds.  If you use polish it is important to use a wax-free polish if you will be painting that surface later. Toothpaste is a polish that you probably have.  Talcum power is a very fine polish- mix it with a little water.  There is another very fine polish material- rouge, but it leaves a red stain on aeverything than metal but is a great metal polish.  One advantage of polish and soft cloth is that it conforms well to surfaces better than sandpaper.

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