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Can I sand chrome?

Chrome can scratch, dull, or flake if it is sanded incorrectly.

Avoid sanding decorative chrome. For damaged chrome that will be refinished, use 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000 carefully.Wet for fine correction work on damaged chrome.
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Can I sand cork?

Cork can tear, crumble, or become uneven when sanded aggressively.

Use 320 or 400 only for very light smoothing. Avoid coarse grits.Dry.
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Can I sand wicker furniture?

Wicker can fray, flatten, or break when sanded too aggressively.

Use 220 or 320 very lightly only on rough spots before painting.Dry.
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Can I skip grits?

The user wants to know whether grit steps can be skipped.

Use gradual steps such as 80, 120, 180, 220, 320, 400, 600, and finer where needed.Dry or wet depending on surface and stage.
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Can I use sandpaper on concrete?

Small concrete spots or edges need smoothing by hand.

Use 60, 80, or 120 for small concrete touch-ups. Use finer grits only after the high spots are removed.Dry; use dust control and protection.
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Deep scratches remain after 80 grit

80 grit removed material but left deep sanding scratches.

Step through 120, 180, then 220 or 320.Dry for early removal and general prep.
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Fence still has splinters after sanding

Fence boards can still feel splintery after light sanding.

Use 80 or 120 to remove splinters, then 150 for stain prep.Dry.
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Veneer edge chips while sanding

Thin veneer edges chip, lift, or sand through during prep.

Use 220 or 320 with very light pressure. Avoid coarse grit on thin veneer edges.Dry.
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What grit before oiling butcher block?

Butcher block can feel rough or absorb oil unevenly after sanding.

Use 120 for rough areas, then 180 and 220 before oiling.Dry.
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What grit for a garden bench before staining?

Outdoor bench wood can be rough, gray, or uneven before stain.

Use 80 or 100 on rough weathered areas, then 120 or 150 before stain.Dry.
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What grit for barnwood?

Barnwood can be splintery, dirty, or too rough for finishing.

Use 80 or 100 for splinters, then 120 or 150 for a smoother rustic finish.Dry.
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What grit for deck railings before stain?

Deck railings can feel rough or absorb stain unevenly.

Use 80 or 100 for weathered rough areas, then 120 or 150 before stain.Dry.
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What grit for end-grain cutting board?

End-grain cutting boards can feel rough or absorb oil unevenly.

Use 120, 180, then 220. Use 320 only for a smoother hand feel after 220.Dry.
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What grit for lawn mower blade touch-up?

A lawn mower blade has burrs, rust, or rough edges after sharpening.

Use 80 or 120 for rust and burr cleanup, then 180 or 220 for smoother edge cleanup.Dry.
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What grit for oak before staining?

Oak can show sanding scratches or uneven stain if the final grit is wrong.

Use 120 if leveling is needed, then 180 and 220 before staining.Dry.
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What grit for pitted rust?

Pitted rust leaves dark low spots even after the surface is sanded.

Use 80 or 120 to remove loose rust, then 180, 220, and 320 before primer.Dry.
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What grit for pressure-treated wood?

Pressure-treated wood can be rough, fuzzy, or splintered before finishing.

Use 80 or 120 for rough boards, then 180 for smoother prep.Dry.
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What grit for PVC pipe edges?

Cut PVC pipe can have burrs, sharp edges, or rough plastic flakes.

Use 120 or 180 to remove burrs, then 220 or 320 for a smoother edge.Dry.
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What grit for rough spots in garage epoxy?

Garage epoxy floors can have rough high spots, bumps, or uneven texture.

Use 120 or 180 for raised rough spots, then 220 for smoother prep.Dry with dust control.
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What grit for rusty garden tools?

Garden tools can stay rusty or rough after cleaning.

Use 80 or 120 for heavy rust, then 180 or 220 for smoothing.Dry.
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What grit for sanding a shovel handle?

A shovel handle can feel rough, dirty, or splintery.

Use 120 for splinters, then 180 and 220 before oil or sealant.Dry.
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What grit for sanding a wooden knife handle?

A wooden knife handle can feel rough, scratched, or unfinished after shaping.

Use 120 or 180 for shaping, then 220, 320, and 400 for hand feel.Dry.
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What grit for sanding an axe handle?

An axe handle can feel rough, splintery, or slippery after finish wear.

Use 120 on rough spots, then 180 and 220 before oil.Dry.
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What grit for sanding body filler?

Body filler can stay wavy or show coarse scratches before primer.

Use 80 or 120 for shaping, 180 for leveling, then 220 or 320 before primer.Dry.
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What grit for sanding fairing compound?

Fairing compound can stay wavy or show coarse scratches before primer.

Use 80 or 120 for shaping, 180 for leveling, then 220 or 320 before primer.Dry.
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What grit for splintered deck boards?

Deck boards feel rough, splintered, or weathered.

Use 60 or 80 for heavy splinters, then 100 or 120 for smoother prep.Dry after the wood is fully dry.
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What grit for stair treads before staining?

Stair treads can show scratches or blotchy stain after sanding.

Use 80 or 100 for rough wear, then 120, 150, and 180 before stain.Dry.
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What grit for walnut before oil finish?

Walnut can show sanding scratches or look uneven after oil finish.

Sand walnut through 180 and 220. Use 320 only for a lighter final touch on visible surfaces.Dry.
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What grit for wooden oars before varnish?

Wooden oars can feel rough or show scratches under varnish.

Use 120 on rough areas, then 180 and 220 before varnish.Dry.
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What grit removes burn marks from wood?

A light burn mark remains on wood after cleaning.

Use 120 or 180 for light burn marks, then 220 for final prep.Dry.
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What grit removes CNC router marks?

CNC router marks can remain visible after finishing.

Use 120 or 150 for visible router marks, then 180 and 220 before finish.Dry.
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What grit removes dried glue from wood?

Dried glue remains on wood and can block stain or finish.

Use 120 or 180 for dried glue, then 220 for final wood prep.Dry.
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What grit removes metal burrs?

A cut metal edge has sharp burrs or rough spots.

Use 120 or 180 for burr removal, then 220, 320, or 400 to smooth the edge.Dry for burr removal; wet can be used for finer finishing.
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What grit removes pencil marks from wood?

Pencil layout marks can remain visible after light sanding.

Use 180 or 220 for light pencil marks. Use 120 only if the mark is deep or the surface is rough.Dry.
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What grit should I use for a drywall patch?

The user needs a grit for sanding a drywall patch or joint compound.

Use 120 to 180 for shaping, then 220 for light final smoothing where needed.Dry.
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What grit should I use for furniture refinishing?

The user needs a grit path for refinishing furniture.

Use 80 or 120 only for removal, then 150, 180, and 220 for prep.Dry.
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