Where to find 2000 grit sandpaper

francdore

Hi there,

I'm at the final stage of spraying my electric guitar and after I've put on the clear coat I'll need to sand it with 2000 grit sand paper to smooth out any uneven surfaces.

Only problem is that I can't find 2000 grit wet and dry sand paper. Does anyone know where I can find this?

Thanks

Neon-Gecko

Any automotive paint supplier worth their salt would stock 2000 grit. No idea where you are base, so I can't rattle off any actual suggestions...

MikeM

I've got 2000 from Mica even ???

Manfred-Klose

any hardware store must stock it, very easy to find

Zulublues

Quick tip. Always soak your wet / dry paper overnight in water before using it. Helps to prevent clogging.

francdore

I went to Builders Warehouse a couple of times and I could only find 1200 grit sand paper. I'll maybe try Mica tomorrow.

Thanks

Neon-Gecko

Zulublues wrote: Quick tip. Always soak your wet / dry paper overnight in water before using it. Helps to prevent clogging.

Another tip to prevent clogging, add a small amount of dish washing liquid to your water, works a treat... ?

francdore

Sweet! Thanks for all the advice!

Clint-Green

I'll be stealing those tips for my refinish project for sure! Thanks guys!! ?

francdore

On Saturday I went to Builders, Mica, Cashbuild and a local independent hardware store and NONE of theme had 2000 grit sand paper. The highest I got was at Builders and that was 1200 grit.

I'm busy sanding my guitar to spray the clear coat. After that I'll need 2000 grit sand paper after it dried for a week.

flatfourfan

Go to any local panel beater and buy a few sheets from them. Locally I got to MAB autobody in Pretoria Central for anything higher than 2500. Autopaint centre is also a great place for supplies.

I very rarely buy stuff like this from builders warehouse and the large chain stores, because they are usually double the price on the specialised stuff.

aja

You can also try car polish, perhaps? Especially some of the scratch remover rubbing compounds...

Just taking a guess, not sure if it is suited for guitars

Clint-Green

+1 on the panelbeating/auto paint shops; they have the finer grits AND they seem to be much cheaper. I just bought some P800, P1000. P1500 and P2000 this morning for about 4 bucks a sheet. Builder's Warehouse were hitting me almost R6 a sheet for the 80-1200 (the finest grit they stock at my local BW is 1200). See if you have a Dulux Paint Centre or something like that near your area.

flatfourfan

aja wrote: You can also try car polish, perhaps? Especially some of the scratch remover rubbing compounds...

Just taking a guess, not sure if it is suited for guitars

I would be very careful with burnishing/ polishing compounds. Plus they're not cheap compared to a peice or 3 of waterpaper.

aja

flatfourfan wrote:
aja wrote: You can also try car polish, perhaps? Especially some of the scratch remover rubbing compounds...

Just taking a guess, not sure if it is suited for guitars
I would be very careful with burnishing/ polishing compounds. Plus they're not cheap compared to a peice or 3 of waterpaper.

Indeed!

Although these are rather pricey too: ?

http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/productcat/ProdCat.asp?viewcat=17318&catalog=17269

flatfourfan

aja wrote:
Although these are rather pricey too: ?

http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/productcat/ProdCat.asp?viewcat=17318&catalog=17269

Totally overpriced garbage IMHO. I just called APC (Auto Paint Centre) and they sell 2000 gritt, automotive quality stuff for R6.50 a sheet.

Neon-Gecko

aja wrote:
flatfourfan wrote:
aja wrote: You can also try car polish, perhaps? Especially some of the scratch remover rubbing compounds...

Just taking a guess, not sure if it is suited for guitars
I would be very careful with burnishing/ polishing compounds. Plus they're not cheap compared to a peice or 3 of waterpaper.
Indeed!

Although these are rather pricey too: ?

http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/productcat/ProdCat.asp?viewcat=17318&catalog=17269

We use a P11 polishing cream, it's water based so it won't affect the curing of "green" paint (new paint) Later on we use an acrylic automotive paint, but this really only applies to nitro and 2K based paints. I don't know how good it would be on other types of finishes, or even if it may damage other types of finishes...