Answer
For cabinet paint orange peel, use 800 or 1000 after curing, then 1500 or 2000 for finer prep.
Why it happens
Orange peel must be leveled only after the coating is hard enough to sand cleanly.
Recommended grit
Use 800 or 1000 for light orange peel, then 1500 or 2000 for finer prep before polish or recoat.
Wet or dry
Wet only if the cabinet paint system allows it; otherwise dry lightly.
Success check
The texture is leveled and the surface has an even fine haze.
What to do
- Let the cabinet paint cure enough to sand cleanly.
- Level light orange peel with 800 or 1000.
- Refine with 1500 or 2000 for a smoother surface.
- Clean completely before polishing or recoating.
Avoid: Do not sand soft cabinet paint that still smears.