Ultra-fine · Finish before polishing
Sandpaper P1200
Wet sanding. Start of finish sanding, usually wet.
Roughly equivalent to 600 Grit (US CAMI standard). Why the numbers differ
01 · Where it fits
Where P1200 sits in the sequence
Before
Pre-sand with P1000 – the jump to P1200 is no more than double, so the scratches disappear.
Ultra-fine range
P1200–P5000: Removing dust nibs, runs and paint defects, usually wet. Then polish – the scratches are so fine that the polish takes them out.
After
Carry on with P1500 until the surface is as fine as the next job needs.
All grits in the Ultra-fine range
In the KORNDEX system:Finish · Remove paint defects P1200–P2000
02 · Buy
Products in P1200
We don't stock P1200 at the moment – the available grits either side:
03 · Know-how
FAQs about P1200
What is P1200 sandpaper used for?
Wet sanding: Start of finish sanding, usually wet.
Is P1200 coarse or fine?
P1200 belongs to the ultra-fine range (P1200 to P5000): finish before polishing. The higher the number, the finer the grit.
Which grit comes after P1200?
After P1200 comes P1500. Never more than double the number per step – that way the finer grit removes the scratches of the coarser one.
Should P1200 be used wet or dry?
On paint usually wet: from P800 the water cools, flushes away the swarf and makes the scratch pattern finer and more even. Use waterproof sheets or film discs for this – paper goes soft. P1200 also works dry with dust extraction, but clogs faster.
Which grit comes before P1200?
Before P1200, sand with P1000 (or finer). Jump straight to P1200 from too coarse a grit and you won't get the scratches out.
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