Best Sandpaper Grit for Car Painting - 400, 600, 800 Grit?

[@astarpery6260]

Fantastic explanation of the importance of sanding over the first 2 minutes - 'a tooth'. It really helped it click for me!

[@bigj7807]

Just had my car painted with base coat, candy coat, and clear over 320. Looks insane!!!! Oh and he air sanded it. Did a very good job.

[@wraithsrath7310]

I accidentally used 1000 grit sandpaper on a hood one time two weeks later the paint cracked and split . On a positive note I was able to peel it all off res and with 400 grit and had no other issues.

[@supersport2778]

Keep making these Tony. It helps and Im sure it will keep others interested in joining. Did u ever put out a chart on the grits and recommended stages of paint and what types of paints? If not, that would be a good vid to consider. Mahalo! Looks like another webinar might be in order? =)

[@garyhoward4064]

Hey, you just made my life so much easier 😊

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@andresmorera3950]

Thanks Man, you even spelled it out. I was gonna go to 600 on this dumptruck iam doing but iam staying at 400 since it is a dumptruck goes thru alot of bumps vibrating etc 👍

[@eksine]

dumptruck? basecoat clear coat will not last, just use bedliner, at the very least powdercoat it, do not use base/ clear, waste of time

[@metalmonster34]

very interesting you use 400. For years I've always wet sand with 600 and have great results. but now I'm curious with 400.

[@daddymac59]

Thanks Tony for this video. Very informative and helpful. This is just what I needed to know.

[@helenhoover4822]

have watched several of your videos. very helpful, very informational. THANK YOU!!

[@ianevans9490]

I'm not a paint sprayer but you help me 100%.

[@MrEqp123]

Thanks you are right 400-600 and a good fist light spray to stick onto surface.

[@Boji24]

Was looking around for tips for sanding down my old Nissan Pulsar from a metallic blue to eventually repaint it black. this helps me out as for as getting starting with removing the old paint ! Thanks, subbed !

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@cutthroatnz]

I do a lot of full car resprays and 400 is ideal for everything I paint. Excellent for blocking 2k primers

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

U got it!

[@Oozmacappabruderhood]

CAMPING NOOB NZ do you also do the initial cut of block sanding the primer in 400 grit or do you do something like 220 dry and go over that with 400 wet?

[@cobblv]

Is 600 recommended for pearls

[@Temperature956]

do one about what sand paper to use on bad clear coat before wrapping.

[@garpikemike1]

exactly the info I needed thank you.

[@1961UK]

Very helpful thanks from the UK

[@pagosplace3065]

Thanks Boss! You are truly a book of knowledge walking!!

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@redbaron2448]

To get that glass mirror finish on your clear coat , use wet sand with 800 1000 1500 2000 and 3000 then buff and shine

[@sandlmv8301]

You're obviously not learning from this video!

[@מדינט]

I am using mini airbrush to do small (about "3) spot repair and even I use up to 600 grit before base coat and it works just fin.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@flyurway]

Sorry to be redundant because I just asked this on another video but this looks like a better place for the question; in prepping for an overall repaint (BC/CC), is going over the entire car with a DA with 320# and then a gray scuff pad on a DA fine enough to apply the sealer? TIA!

[@henryramirez1166]

Can you do a step by step paint over old paint video and what's recommended chemical exactly what to use please I'm painting first time my truck

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@dieseltortilla]

At 4:59 you say paint on top of that clear coat, I guess after sanding with 400 grit you have removed the clear coat and you will paint on top of the original base coat? Thank you for the inspiring videos I have painted because of you.

[@FightCornerMrlb4lb]

I'm not a pro. But I've painted over 400,600,800,1000. 400 is hands ✋ down the best. Better finish then all other grits.

[@skozra]

Great video, very helpful - thank you !

[@vangsta17]

hey tony, i have a non related question about after having painted a surface with spray can paint, how long do i have to wait to be able to be safe washing it by hand or car wash? do this applies to all kinds of painting like spray guns, spray cans, rollers, etc... or just cans? thanks

[@jamiepalzeaird3013]

Hay bud great tutorials I'm very new to the spraying game and hopefully learning by my mistakes I've just done exactly that sanded my primer with 1500 grit thinking ill scratch it to much/started fine lines and paint chipping of the bike tank🙄 now i know why thx again for your knowledge 👍

[@sandlmv8301]

This is what I thought as well. I'm glad I watched this video first! Hope your tank is nice and shiny now!

[@jamiepalzeaird3013]

@@sandlmv8301 the tank ended up great candy green with black n gold stripes and bubble graphics my mate still rides his Harley around today I've got better since I'm on Instagram if anyone fancy looking not to much but as n amateur not bad efforts cheers people 🤟👍

[@snapfly7]

Are you referring to "p" grit sandpaper ex. "P600" or just regular 600?

[@igotmyeyesonu3361]

Part 1: Hi. Pls I need help. I've been walking on snow, winter storms for many years cuz I dont have a car and can't afford to buy one since I didn't have a job for awhile. Now I got a job and I bought a $600.00 car with my very first pay cheque. A 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 117.00 km on it. I bought it from a Chrysler/Dodge dealer. They guaranteed me the mileage is genuine since the car previous owner was an old woman. Anyways, but the problem is the paint job on the car. It's all feeling off, sunburned paint, etc. I had a friend(used to be, not anymore, since I found out that he was using the materials I bought for my car on other people's car he was painting) and so, he and I started work on the car. It's all sanded now, parts that needs to be filled with stuff is done. But since I discovered that he was robbing me. He walked out of HELPING me do my car. Now I am stucked, where do I go from here? What should I do next. I'm very seen the DIY proceedures but still nervous if I would do the right thing. I can send you pictures of the car so you can see and maybe you can give me an advice on how to go about it. I am here in Canada. And I just can't find any help from anyone here. Thank you. I have an email which is [e-mail]. thank you. Hope to hear from you.

[@Candoit2]

Thanks my friend! Very good video!!

[@manosntakis5381]

Hello my friend im from greece im watching you.you are the best and exellent paint jods.

[@nabeelsakhnini4797]

Thank you Sir! Very helpful!

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@truckin3799]

Awesome info thanks for the good information

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@rysonfernandes8885]

Great info tony. Thanks

[@johnshutt2215]

So if I understand what you are saying, after spraying base coat on, you would still use about 400-600 grit sandpaper on base coat before spraying on clear coat? Then use a finer grit on your clear coat such as 1000 grit before using compound and polish?

[@gulzarsingh5767]

Very good information

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@kenneths9352]

Thanks Tony, your awesome :)

[@alexmoreno-oc5oe]

Hi Tony.... I sand my black Land Cruiser with 400 grit sandpaper.... And im putting black again on black sanded paint....... recommend me paint on 400 grit???... i will paint 3 coats..... this is my first project Thanks again

[@Miatacrosser]

How about 500 or should I spring for the 400? Also is Mazda's Crystal White(color code UC)a base/clear coat or a single stage base only?

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

400-grit!

[@ThomasWhittaker]

Great video. I have questions 1: the hood of my car is peeling off and I want to sand it completely. What grit do you recommend to sand it with and what grit should be used right before I add the primer. 2: once the primer is added , how long should I wait before wet sanding it a 400 grit? In the vid u mentioned use 400 on the primer before applying the based n clear coat (I get that part) Thank you a million.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

320 is ok. Then prime and sand with 400, then paint. More info here step-by-step: www.learnautobodyandpaint.com

[@bigkevdaboss8794]

@@HowToPaintYourCar so use 320 to get clear coat n paint off, then spray primer, then sand primer with 400?

[@davejohnson3376]

This is everything I've been looking for. Many thanks.

[@robertboyero3797]

Hey, thanks for this video. Going to do my first paint job and your info helps!

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@MayoungPunte]

Nice vid bro

[@kavintruong5746]

Question ! I’m using a metallic blueish grey paint after dry sanding 320 grit , and then laying down the base color , if there’s small bibs or dry flakes of paint is it possible to sand with 600 grit softly before laying down the clear ? Or should re sand and do the base over again or lay down the clear and pray for dirt bib removal techniques? Thanks for your time !!!!

[@011mpsguy]

This video is the area of advice I was hoping for, I want to remove the interior silver trim panels and repaint them with a Duplicolor colour match to my car and a Duplicolor plastic primer. The hand grips on the door have some light marks and the silver is rubbed down to black. From what I've gathered, I should use a 4-600 grit wet dry sandpaper and lightly go over it and remove any raised surfaces be it paint or the plastic for some reason. So, remove panels, sand it back a bit, prime the trim pieces, sand that back a bit, go over with my primary colour then, clear coat? I'm in no way ready to attempt with any confidence my vehicles paint damage yet in fear I make it worse but I have undercoated alot of models and miniatures in hobbying so I feel I can do the interior trims well to start with. Have I missed any steps? And yes chances are I'll be looking closer at your site when it comes to deciding if fixing my own paint damage on the exterior is realistic at home without a closed booth to paint in or if I should bite the bullet and compare either straight up swapping the panel with a colour matched wrecked vehicles and strip it off and just swap it into mine vs getting it fixed at a body shop, I just don't like the idea of being charged for work that wasn't necessary but they insist it was. (Curb rash from prior owner on front passenger bumper) - a like and subscribe given as I'm doing a video diary (early stages, need to edit and talk less or stick to points, it's just one point, shoot and upload from my mobile atm), when it comes to painting the trims I'll be linking this video as the advise followed as well as talking about my personal experiences during the process but giving you full credit of where I got my advice from 😉 really good simple video more DIY people would do well to listen too, people like me are not the professionals, were just happy to give things a go and learn. Get your advice fe industry experts not people using backyard approaches thinking it's the way to do it.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@christophermills6251]

I have a 1972 dart that’s primer. I need to take the primer off. What grit sandpaper should I use?

[@noahwright9454]

I’m working on a 1989 Toyota Pickup. It’s got the medium red pearl which I decided to re paint it the same color . Most people told me 800 grit but now that you say that it makes me worry it’s gonna roll right off the surface. Thinking about going to 600 grit , what do you think ? Would appreciate the help and guidance

[@rudychavira5558]

Great news that a what I'm using, my 1st time spraying truck. Can I dry sand with 400?

[@r_mac67fstbck41]

hey tony i know this is a old video but does spraying a sealer coat before base fill 400 grit scratches. reason i ask is because i, like you said hear people say 600 for metallics, which is what i am spraying. but i would assume spraying a sealer coat over 600 grit would be pushing it as far as adhesion correct? But what i gather from this video i should sand 400 grit wet, apply a sealer coat, then spray my base color? thanks in advanced

[@Yesletsjess]

very helpful thanks! I need to fix a little scratch I made on the car. Can you just help clarify if I got the gist of this? sand to smooth with 180 grit put filler in, then 180 grit then 320 grit few coats of primer, then sand to 400grit then a few coats of PAINT (spray can). Last coat at 2000grit then 2-3 coats of clear coat, finish off with 3000grit WET to get it all smooth and shiny appreciate the help

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@marcusthomas6949]

Can I paint over 220 sand scratches

[@zanaga1901]

How about sanding down orange peel and putting more clear over the vehicle what should I sand down before doing that 600 800 or higher. I used a da polisher with a sanding pad but it didn't get rid of enough orange peel so gonna use my new 5 inch orbital sander on it and just put more clear on.

[@mynewhaircut]

400 in my opinion is the sweet spot for bc for single stage I use 320.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

AMEN to that!

[@ImEpicc]

thanks saved my color

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[@DeeTee79]

If I'm trying to smooth out flat white (on wood) would you recommended 800 grit? wet? Dry? I painted flat white on 600 and there's one or two spots that need smoothing and I don't wanna spoil the surface Thanks

[@aaronchandler4691]

Hey Tony I sanded my truck down with 400 grit painted with Rust-Oleum gloss black spray paint I'm done with 2nd coat and have a lot of runs in paint what grit sandpaper should I use to sand down runs and prepare for 3rd final base coat should I wet sand with 400 or 600 to blend before painting 3rd coat and then should I wet sand with 600 grit the entire truck after 3rd coat before clear coat ??? I know it's alot of questions this is my first time spray painting and appreciate some advise thank you 🙏☯️🕉️☮️♾️

[@helike13]

What if the sealer has instructions to wet sand 800-1000 before basecoat?

[@smoothsam7]

Man I thought the higher the grit the smoother the pain job

[@camiacamiliane9105]

Thanks man...I've learned a lot.salamat.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

Glad to hear that

[@mraguevana]

THANK YOU!!! You the MAN!

[@DCruzful]

Great information thank you.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@JeffersonDrumm]

Awesome thanks for the information super helpful.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@acaxali2003]

when you are talking about "one stage,2 stage,3 stage"....what does it mean ? thank you.

[@jmchavez001]

Hey tony. I have a question !!!! Wich. Clearcoat you recomend to. Use. !!!

[@williechestnut7133]

best info out there thank amigo.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

Thanks Willie! Have you grabbed your free manual yet? learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual

[@igotmyeyesonu3361]

Part 3 : Do you have an email where I can send you the pictures of my car that I am trying to paint myself?

[@garyhoward4064]

Question: let’s say you put a single 2K paint and let it dry. All went well. Then later you decide to add a clear coat for protection, hence need to s.paper it. Is the 400 rule still applicable? Is there a risk that you see the s.paper teeth below. Is going to 800 safer?

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[@mikeylindseysadventures4212]

What about just adding new clear coat back, even to at the originaln decals on my on a 30s-40s Peugeot

[@brandonpatlan7541]

I painted my car I did everything correctly I have baught atom x20 hplv I got the big compressor I baught a husky gun to throw on primer I did everything correctly only thing I can think of where i went wrong was I put the wrong tip for primer so when i painted over it you could still see where I put bondo and Marks where it had sun damage i put 5 coats on hood everything else came out perfect even did the Cris cross thing on hood didnt help in my case

[@Soccer30278]

Do you have to sand before clearcoating or just spray it on basecoat? And how long do you wait before coating

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@eldrickejleest]

Interested in the answer also

[@ianevans9490]

Thanks Tony

[@mixbhasad]

Bro, in order to rub car filling a guy told me 800grit but i found 320max at shop. Can i go with that??

[@zanaga1901]

So I used 500 grit sandpaper before I put paint on my truck is that good. And can I also use 500 grit sandpaper before I put the primer on my truck. Also when putting paint primer, paint and clearcoat how many coats do you use. When I got most of the rust spots out of my truck before me and my dad were putting on at least 5 coats and we even did a little more.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@JamesCouch777]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@tubejim101]

Thanks for the info

[@LuisLOPEZ-ew9xj]

I have a car that has a pretty beat hood, and I am planning to sand it and prime it. What grit would you suggest since the hood has almost no clear coat left on it?

[@zanaga1901]

So before painting and putting primer on first what grit should you use can I use 400 grit.

[@edped79]

I painted my base coat and I have a spots. I want to sand off those spots. which grit should I use to remove.

[@abelestrada7846]

Hi thank you great video. I was wondering what grit is best before primer? Any help will be great thank you.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

You might want to watch this video www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/can-you-spray-directly-over-evercoat-featherfill-g2-polyester-primer/

[@medicineman1202]

I did a black bc cc over 320. No problem

[@visibleentertainment3294]

Great tips, thanks!! ;)

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@boosted2.4_sky]

I went 800..... welp.. gonna head back out to knock it down with 400....🤘

[@bbsal4031]

I just got done sanding 2007 Honda Civic with 320 grit. Should I use some primer, or just go right to the base. First time doing something like this.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@sneakfist]

I have a flat black without clear coat but I want to Raptor line the truck how can I scuff my truck with a 8 hundred or 400

[@leongkenny6824]

Hi, I'm trying to repaint the whole car with an aerosol spray can, is this fine? please advise.

[@mentalmoto763]

are you talking P-scale FEPA? or US STD CAMI? P400 and US 320 are close to the same. So you dont make this clear. If someone grabs US 400 grit, thats equal to P700 too fine for pre color.

[@ZIPPOMANIAC]

Hi, a very important question below which makes a lot of difference: When you mean 400 grit, which abrasive grading scale does your sandpaper fall under? CAMI (US) or FEPA (EU/International)?See this chart for explanation: goo.gl/images/wj9FSh400 CAMI is equivalent to FEPA P600-P800 grit.I’m from Singapore, we follow FEPA grading. Although it seems most manufacturers/brands even in the US has since many years ago adopted the FEPA grading, it is not certain what sandpaper you are using and hence I wish you could clarify. Thanks! PS, what brand of sandpaper do you use? Maybe that will give some clues. Don’t assume the lack of the letter “P” means it CAMI. Sometimes manufacturers don’t add in the letter by default.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

FEPA, I use mostly Japanese and Chinese paper brands.

[@Kaneblade07]

where can i buy paint? i want to buy the shopline primer, paint, and clearcoat

[@edwinpatino512]

Hi, I just sand some scratches on my Acura RDX 2013 and I did sanded with 300 girt sandpaper but when I went to compound them with Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound - 15.2 oz. did not work at all, the scratches remain there what can I do now?

[@DKTPAirsoft]

Sand with 1200 wet sandpaper and then use compoud

[@Danielscottschiffer]

TY sir!

[@michaelc2321]

For primer, can you go from 320 to 600 before painting?

[@junaidali5137]

My fender got damaged so i bought a blue second hand fender. My car is red. Is this right : 1.400g sanding 2. Prime 3. 400g ontop of primer 4. Base coat 5. Clear coat 6. Polish

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

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[@rogeliomendez9802]

Is it a difference between Reducer and lacquer thinner or harner?

[@valeoelite777]

A trust is due,he a good due.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

Thanks dude!

[@BacktothewaterBaits]

600 grit is fine. Need to remind your client that an adhesion promoter is also a good tool when restarting you're 're spraying your car.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

I don't think so although over plastic may be a good idea.

[@williamharris631]

Hello what grit sandpaper should I use before painting my car acrylic enamel metallic

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

Hey Man! Check out our blogs about what sandpaper to use at www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/?s=sand+paper Hope this helps! Keep cranking!

[@k3illest_893]

great vid I got a ? so I bought a hood from the junk yard and the hood is green and its for my 98 chevy s10 which is 74/75 red paint when I go to sand and paint the hood to match the color on my truck will 320 or 400 grit be ok to paint over after I already sand it down or should I use a lower grit?

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

400 is perfect. Good luck!

[@Glenn7719]

What grit for sanding primer before sealer/base coat? I give three coats of primer, but i find, even been light handed as i can using 400 grit, that on the edges and ridges i go through the primer back to metal.

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

Hey Man! You could use 400 grit, the finer the better coz you don’t want to go too fine but 400 is literally the perfect sand scratch grit to paint base coat clear coat or single stage over. Or you could actually go rougher coarser for like a 380 or a 360 if you’re doing a single stage. Single-stage is really thick and it fills but why not just go with 400. For my latest van project I finished it off with 400 that’s why it lay down so nice. GET more FREE Auto Body Training Guides and Videos at www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/

[@marcushodge8788]

war about reclearing a car after the paint window is over for a flow coat tony

[@jbrooks8885]

Do this wet sanding or dry sanding?

[@georgesada2406]

i am doing a headlight reclear project, would sanding it down to 800 be okay? im scared the clear coat wont sit well with 400 grit and wont cause a transparent look. i orbital sanded the clear off with 320, wet sanded with 400, 600, 800, getting ready for clear. does that sound about right?

[@HowToPaintYourCar]

+George Sada I would do it over 1000-1200