40 t o 60 grit 60 to 80 grit.
00 steel wool grit equivalent.
Switch to a fine synthetic abrasive wool 0000 steel wool equivalent to bring the finish to a satin sheen.
The higher the grit number is equivalent to a finer abrasive which creates smoother surface finishes.
Getting rid of the pits took some hard sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.
300 to 600 grit.
Lower grit numbers represent coarser abrasives that scrape off materials much quicker.
Once they were gone i started restoring the shine progressing through 180 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1200 and 1500 grits.
Rub until you get a flat even sheen across the entire surface.
150 to 220 grit.
00 steel wool equivalent.
The reason steel wool leaves the surface porus is because it contours itself to the surface and any irregularities sandpaper is flat and produces a flat finish.
In the chart below the grit size is measured via both the cami.
For a semi gloss sheen continue rubbing with fine synthetic abrasive wool lubricated with soapy water.
Equivalent 40 to 60 grit sand paper.
280 to 230 grit.
If you re confident you re working on just bare aluminum then the steel wool will work to abrade off some of the oxidation and deterioration after than use some terry cloth a quality aluminum polish to bring.
The grit of sandpapers is a rating of the size of abrasive materials on the sandpaper.
I use 600 1000 and 2000.
Equivalent grit of 0000 steel wool just approved them sorry had to step out to pick up a rental car for tomorrow s advanced class.
120 to 150 grit.
Hitech graded abrasive sanding steel wool.
Removes old paint and varnish also can be used to clean glass.
Steelwool is available in 8 grades or fiber diameters from extra fine 0000 steel wool then gently coarser to 000 00 0 1 2 3 up to 4 extra coarse.
