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Use this when deciding where to start and what grit comes next.

How to choose between 80, 120, 220, 400, 800, 1000, 2000, and 3000 grit

The user sees multiple grit options and needs a practical selection guide.

Use 80 for heavy removal, 120 for early smoothing, 220 for prep, 400 for fine prep, 800 and 1000 for fine wet sanding, and 2000 to 3000 for final refinement.Dry for removal and prep; wet for 800 grit and finer finishing stages.

What grit should I use for wood?

The user needs a grit sequence for sanding wood.

Use 80 or 120 for rough work, 150 or 180 for smoothing, and 220 for final prep before many finishes.Dry.

What happens if I start too fine?

The user started with a fine grit but the surface is not improving.

Go back to a grit that still cuts the defect, then step finer.Dry or wet depending on surface and stage.

What is 120 grit sandpaper used for?

The user wants to know when 120 grit is appropriate.

Use 120 after 80 or as a starting grit for moderately rough surfaces, then 180 and 220.Dry for most prep.

What is 60 grit sandpaper used for?

The user wants to know when 60 grit is appropriate.

Use 60 only for aggressive removal, then refine with 80, 120, and finer grits.Dry for heavy removal.

What is 80 grit sandpaper used for?

The user wants to know when 80 grit is appropriate.

Use 80 for rough removal, then move to 120, 180, and 220.Dry for rough removal.