Does anyone know where I can purchase various grades of the micro-grit shaft smoothing paper like the magic stuff out there but in bulk?
Micro-grit shaft smoothing papers in bulk?
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An automotive paint store would have anything you need.... As far as sandpaper is concerned
Automotive parts store. You can get 1k-2k grit sandpaper that is the same as those microcgrits for 1/10th of the price. Don't buy into the gimmick.
The micro grits are 4000, 6000, and 8000 that I use. Where is the gimmick? These guys are not the cheapest -http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Sanding_Tools_and_Supplies/3M_Flexible_Polishing_Papers.html?tab=Details but can't remember where I bought mine in bulk at the moment.
The gimmick is that its just not necessary to sand up to 4000 grit, much less 8000.
Your mileage may vary.
Your mileage may vary.
2000 grit sandpaper is all that's needed......auto shops finish the paint on a card wet sanding using 2000 grit before the final lacquer coats........try Croakus Cloth.......it's jeweler's paper that is used for polishing gold.....you sure don't want to be rubbing off the gold when you polish it.....nothing I've come across seems more fine than Croakus Cloth.....it runs about $1.20 - $2.20 sheet depending on where you buy it.
Find an abrasive supply house or contact 3m in St Paul Minnesota area for a dealer to the electronix industry.