Thread: Sandpaper - so basic, I never knew!

I have used silicon carbide papers for metal for more years than I like to acknowledge, and discovered a really good way to get a LOT more life as well as a better finish from them. I use the wet/dry as "wet", but do it with a light oil instead of water. (think 3-in-1 type). Just takes a little, doesn't get all over the place, doesn't require constant replenishing, and really seems to reduce the "scratching" problems.
Have used this on steel,(both soft and hard), brass, and aluminum with good success. Might be worth a try if you're having problems dry sanding.........Mike


Forgot to add-doesn't RUST!!!

Originally Posted by Big Red

is there a good source for the 3m and mico mesh online? seems I cna't find good stuff here. went to auto store and I thought I had bought some 2000 grit paper, but it is lost in the black hole of my shop apparently. also, how heavy a grit are you starting with? I really need to check, i wonder if I didn't accidently buy the wrong type of paper in the lower grits (or if it is leftover from some woodworking I did before).

Red

This is the official site for Micro Mesh https://www.micro-surface.com/default.cfm?page_id=1

They have an online store and a list of distributors on the home page.