Answer
Hard vinyl can be lightly scuffed with 600 or finer. Do not sand soft flexible vinyl aggressively.
Why it happens
Flexible vinyl often does not sand like hard plastic; it can smear or texture instead of cutting cleanly.
Recommended grit
Use 600 or finer only for very light scuffing on hard vinyl surfaces. Avoid sanding soft flexible vinyl.
Wet or dry
Dry for light scuffing; wet only on hard surfaces where residue can be controlled.
Success check
The vinyl is lightly dulled without gouges, fuzz, or smeared texture.
What to do
- Identify whether the vinyl is hard or flexible.
- Clean the surface first.
- Use 600 or finer only for light scuffing on hard vinyl.
- Stop if the surface smears or gets fuzzy.
Avoid: Do not use coarse sandpaper on soft flexible vinyl.