Wet & Dry Sheets 280 x 230mm — Waterproof Silicon Carbide, 120–2000

Wet and dry sanding sheets in waterproof silicon carbide, for flatting and finishing paint, primer, lacquer, metal and filler by hand — wet or dry. Used wet, the sheet cuts finer and clogs far less: the water carries away the sanded material and lubricates the cut, leaving a smooth, swirl-free surface. The go-to abrasive for bodywork and refinishing, in eight grits from 120 through to an ultra-fine 2000.

Waterproof, for a fine finish
The latex paper backing and resin-bonded grit shrug off water where an ordinary sheet would fall apart. A flexible anti-slip backing keeps the sheet under control when wet. This is a finishing abrasive — for stripping bare wood or heavy removal, use our production paper; for working metal dry, see our emery cloth.

Choosing a grit
120 and 180 (coarse for wet and dry) for flatting filler and knocking back heavy paint or rust. 240 and 320 for keying primer and general preparation. 400 and 600 for flatting between coats and before respraying. 1200 and 2000 (ultra-fine) for finishing the final coat, removing runs and orange peel, and cutting back before polishing. Work down through the grits for the best finish.

Size
280mm x 230mm sheets (11" x 9")

Brand
Abracs

Abrasive
Silicon carbide

Backing
Waterproof latex paper, flexible with an anti-slip back

Use
Wet or dry

Materials
Paint, primer, lacquer, filler, metal, plastic and fibreglass

Uses
Flatting paint and primer, cutting back between coats, removing runs and orange peel, finishing bare metal, and preparing bodywork before respray and polish.

Buy singly or in packs
Available as a single sheet or in packs up to 25 — choose your grit and quantity above.

Also known as wet and dry paper, wet or dry sheets, waterproof sandpaper, silicon carbide paper, W&D paper or bodywork sandpaper.