Sandpaper & Abrasives
High-quality sandpaper, sanding discs, and abrasive materials for automotive body repair and refinishing. Our selection includes various grits and formats for all your surface preparation needs, from rough shaping to fine finishing.
Choosing the Right Abrasives
Selecting the correct abrasive for your automotive body work is crucial for achieving professional results. Consider these factors when choosing sandpaper and abrasives:
- Grit Size: Lower numbers (40-80) for heavy material removal, medium (120-220) for shaping and preparation, and fine (320-600+) for finishing work.
- Backing Material: Paper-backed for general use, cloth-backed for durability, and film-backed for wet sanding applications.
- Application Method: Sheets for hand sanding, discs for power sanders, and specialized shapes for contoured surfaces.
- Wet vs. Dry: Wet sanding reduces dust and provides a finer finish, while dry sanding is faster and more convenient.
Popular Abrasive Grits
- 40-80 Grit: Heavy material removal, rust removal, and shaping body filler
- 120-180 Grit: Featheredging, primer preparation, and general body work
- 220-320 Grit: Final primer sanding and basecoat preparation
- 400-600 Grit: Between-coat sanding and minor defect removal
- 800-1500 Grit: Color sanding and blending
- 2000+ Grit: Final finishing and polishing preparation
Abrasive Accessories
- Sanding Blocks: Provide even pressure distribution for flat surfaces
- Interface Pads: Add flexibility to power sanding discs for contoured surfaces
- Dust Extraction: Systems to reduce airborne particles during sanding
- Sanding Sponges: Flexible abrasives for curved and irregular surfaces
- Scuff Pads: For surface preparation without removing material