Plastic Sanding
Browse 6 matching answers for plastic sanding (surfaces: plastic, ABS plastic, vinyl plastic, polycarbonate; tasks: plastic sanding, heat control, plastic polishing prep, edge smoothing).
What grit for acrylic plastic?
Acrylic plastic can scratch, haze, or melt during sanding. Recommended grit: Use 400 or 600 for shaping, then 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000 before polishing.
Plastic melts or smears while sanding
Plastic gets gummy, smeared, or soft during sanding. Recommended grit: Use 320 or 400 for prep, then 600 and finer with light pressure.
What grit for ABS plastic parts?
ABS plastic can scratch or smear if sanded with too much pressure. Recommended grit: Use 320 or 400 for shaping, then 600, 800, and 1000 for smoother prep.
Can I sand vinyl plastic?
Vinyl plastic can become scratched, fuzzy, or damaged when sanded aggressively. Recommended grit: Use 600 or finer only for very light scuffing on hard vinyl surfaces. Avoid sanding soft flexible vinyl.
What grit for polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate can scratch easily and stay hazy after sanding. Recommended grit: Use 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000 before polishing.
What grit for RC car body edges?
RC car body cut edges can feel sharp or uneven. Recommended grit: Use 400 or 600 for edge smoothing, then 800 for a finer feel.