Home / Search / What grit for plywood before clear coat?
Problem

What grit for plywood before clear coat?

Plywood can show sanding scratches or blotchy areas under clear finish.

wood clear coat dry sanding between coats
Answer

For plywood before clear coat, use 180 then 220. Use 320 only between cured coats.

Why it happens
Thin plywood face veneer can scratch or sand through easily, so the grit sequence must be controlled.
Recommended grit
Use 180, then 220 before clear coat. Use 320 only for light scuffing between cured coats.
Wet or dry
Dry.
Success check
The plywood face is smooth and has no visible sanding-through marks.

What to do

  1. Sand the plywood face lightly with 180.
  2. Finish bare plywood with 220.
  3. Remove dust carefully.
  4. Use 320 only between cured clear coats.
Avoid: Do not sand through the thin plywood face veneer.

← Back to search