The "water sandpaper" is an abrasive belt used mainly for wet surfaces. They can be used by industry professionals and even by people with less complex jobs.
It is recommended for use when specific-fine finishes are required on glass, fiberglass, marble, stone, plastic, ceramics, metals, among others.
In addition to their roughing and finishing uses, they can also be used to: remove paint, flatten surfaces and generate rough textures.
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Types of waterproof sandpaper
Waterproof sandpaper is classified depending on the number of grains that compose it.
There are three classifications:
Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper: ideal for working with materials such as wood and metal. The advantage is its high durability. It is composed of round grains.
Zirconium oxide sandpaper: these sandpapers are used to work with stainless steel. High durability and resistance. It is composed of uniform grains.
Silicon carbide sandpaper: for working with materials such as glass, fiberglass, marble, stone, plastic, ceramics and others. It is one of the most popular and its results allow you to achieve a high sharpness.
Ranking
Coarse grit sandpaper: 80-60-50-40-36-24-20-16-12
Suggested use: paint removal
Medium grit sandpaper: 280-240-220-180-150-120-100
Suggested use: basic polishing
Fine grit sandpaper: 600-500-400-360-320
Suggested use: general finishing
Extra fine grit sandpaper: 1500-1200-1000-800
Suggested use: repair and sanding, fiberglass.
