Problem group

Sandpaper Clogs Too Fast

Dust, paint, finish, or residue loads into the abrasive surface quickly.

Paint residue loads into the abrasive and sanding slows. Recommended grit: Use the grit needed for the stage, often 120 to 220 for removal or prep.

Primer dust packs into the abrasive during prep. Recommended grit: Use 320 to 600 depending on the primer stage.

Wood dust fills the abrasive and the sheet feels smooth. Recommended grit: Use the correct prep grit, commonly 120 to 220 for wood smoothing.

The finish gums up instead of sanding to powder. Recommended grit: Use fine prep grits such as 320 to 600 after the finish is ready.

Wet sanding residue collects and makes cutting inconsistent. Recommended grit: Use the planned fine grit sequence, such as 1000 to 3000.