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Problem

What grit removes dust nibs on a painted door?

Painted doors can feel rough from small dust bumps after drying.

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Answer

For dust nibs on a painted door, use 600 lightly, then 800 for smoother visible areas.

Why it happens
Dust nibs are raised defects that need light leveling before recoating.
Recommended grit
Use 600 for dust nibs, then 800 for smoother visible areas.
Wet or dry
Dry.
Success check
The nibs are level and the door feels smooth before recoating.

What to do

  1. Let the door paint dry enough to sand cleanly.
  2. Sand dust nibs lightly with 600.
  3. Refine visible areas with 800 if needed.
  4. Remove dust before the next coat.
Avoid: Do not use coarse grit on a finished door surface.

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