- Most flexible backing with more consistant scratch pattern make this 3M's best wet sanding product
- The 2000 grit sandpaper is the most flexible backing with more consistant scratch pattern make this 3M's best wet sanding product
- 3M Wetordry Papers provide excellent flexibility for finishing and polishing plastics, metal and coatings.
- 3M ImperialWetordry sheets are used in wet and dry sanding applications such as scuffing paint, fine featheredging of auto body primer and paint or the final sanding step before priming auto body panels.
- 3M Imperial Wetordry offers a flexible backing and a more consistent scratch pattern for fine auto body finiishes.
3M Imperial Wetordry is designed to level orange peel, remove dust nibs or paint runs in automotive paints. Provides a uniform fast cutting, long lasting abrasive save time while providing a consistent finish.
By Russell Dember
3M Imperial Wetordry # 2000 grit sandpaper is an extremely fine sandpaper used for wet sanding paint, plastic or metal (other than chrome plating) that is to be polished. See my other reviews for polishing compounds.
The sandpaper should be backed by something like a Meguiar's E7200 Hi-Tech Sanding Backing Pad (I use a flexible 1/8 inch thick rubber sheet) to prevent NOTICEABLE ripples from forming in the surface of plastic or paint.
3M Imperial Wetordry # 2000 grit sandpaper is also a much more civilized way for cleaning the baked on brown film off of stainless steel and aluminum pots and pans than the crudely abrasive green Scotch-Brite pads you get at the supermarket. The # 2000 sandpaper leaves a bright enough finish on stainless steel pots and pans that further polishing is not required.
If you are a real polishing fanatic, 3m Imperial Wetordry # 2500 grit sandpaper can be obtained from the website for "Tap Plastics" > SUPPLIES & TOOLS > Plastic Tools & Supplies > 3M Imperial Sandpaper > 3M Sandpaper Single (2500) - $1.85.
The sandpaper should be backed by something like a Meguiar's E7200 Hi-Tech Sanding Backing Pad (I use a flexible 1/8 inch thick rubber sheet) to prevent NOTICEABLE ripples from forming in the surface of plastic or paint.
3M Imperial Wetordry # 2000 grit sandpaper is also a much more civilized way for cleaning the baked on brown film off of stainless steel and aluminum pots and pans than the crudely abrasive green Scotch-Brite pads you get at the supermarket. The # 2000 sandpaper leaves a bright enough finish on stainless steel pots and pans that further polishing is not required.
If you are a real polishing fanatic, 3m Imperial Wetordry # 2500 grit sandpaper can be obtained from the website for "Tap Plastics" > SUPPLIES & TOOLS > Plastic Tools & Supplies > 3M Imperial Sandpaper > 3M Sandpaper Single (2500) - $1.85.
By Michael J. Edelman
I use the "scary sharp" method of sharpening knives, plane irons, and chisels. That involves wetting a sheet of abrasive, laying it on a flat surface, like a thick sheet of glass (I use a surface plate) and sharpening tools on that. For the occasional woodworker it's inexpensive and very effective, and a lot less messy than waterstones.
Reshaping damaged edges, I start with something like 325 grit wet-or-dry . For normal honing I start with 3M's 800 grit sheet and finish with this. It provides a mirror finish and a single sheet lasts through many sharpening cycles. I'll probably eventually invest in a set of good waterstones ($150-200) but for now this is a good substitute.
Reshaping damaged edges, I start with something like 325 grit wet-or-dry . For normal honing I start with 3M's 800 grit sheet and finish with this. It provides a mirror finish and a single sheet lasts through many sharpening cycles. I'll probably eventually invest in a set of good waterstones ($150-200) but for now this is a good substitute.
By doomthings
I used this in phase 2 of wet-sanding the lacquer layers of a guitar I'm building (phase 1 started with 1000-grit). It made it way smoother than I expected (all the guitar forums I went through suggested that you NEED 2000-grit to get a smooth pre-buffing finish. I disagree entirely).
For those of you who don't know how to wet sand (I didn't and did it wrong the first time):
1) soak small piece of sandpaper in water for a few minutes.
2) lightly sand the object, let the sandpaper do the work. If you press too hard, you might sand through the lacquer and start sanding away paint (if any). I definitley did that a few times.
For those of you who don't know how to wet sand (I didn't and did it wrong the first time):
1) soak small piece of sandpaper in water for a few minutes.
2) lightly sand the object, let the sandpaper do the work. If you press too hard, you might sand through the lacquer and start sanding away paint (if any). I definitley did that a few times.
By mrbrad07
I used this sandpaper to smooth out scratches on my DVD's. I use this with 4000 and 8000 grit paper as well. Then I polish the discs and it works like magic.
By Furman O. Ashley
I purchased multiple grits of this same 3M wet/dry sand paper (32035-800 grit, 32021-1000 grit, 32023-1500 grit) for a couple of paint jobs so forgive my copying this same review to all three. I type all week and don't prefer to do it all weekend as well, sorry! Other than the grit, all of the 3M wet/dry sand paper in this "family" of their products is just a great tool to use. They all work great wet or dry. Although I did not purposely wet sand, in August where I'm you'll end up with that anyway and it does a great job there as well. There is no degradation during hard use wet or dry and with the type of backing used, you can easily "slap" it against something to knock the sanded material out of the paper as you start to lose the sanding function. I highly recommend all of the Imperial Wetordry products by 3M.
By M.B.
I used this sandpaper for the final sanding prep before painting some vehicle trim pieces. 600 grit is perfect for giving some texture to a piece to allow good paint adherence without affecting the appearance of the paint.
This worked well wet or dry, and didn't load up easily, especially when wet sanding. I only had to use 2 sheets for the entire project. I sanded both bare plastic and painted surfaces.
The final paint job came out smooth and appears to have adhered well.
It's hard to go wrong buying 3M products. You might get another product for cheaper but you generally get what you pay for!
This worked well wet or dry, and didn't load up easily, especially when wet sanding. I only had to use 2 sheets for the entire project. I sanded both bare plastic and painted surfaces.
The final paint job came out smooth and appears to have adhered well.
It's hard to go wrong buying 3M products. You might get another product for cheaper but you generally get what you pay for!
By Furman O. Ashley
I got this simply to scuff the flat metal surface I wanted to paint but it worked great and although I was not wet sanding at the time, it was quite hot out and not having to worry about this falling apart as I worked was great and got sweat all over it. Wet or dry this works great for flat surface or rolled around something to make a nice even curve to sand with. I highly recommend this product.
By James W. Densford III
This is an excellent 600 grit sandpaper that is perfect for between-coats when building fine furniture. After applying the final finish coat, use this 600 grit, followed by 1000 grit for a great final finish. Wipe, and add paste wax if desired. This 600 grit sandpaper can be cleaned repeatedly by wiping on your coveralls or a clean rag.
By Mike D.
I love this stuff for taking the dust nibs and air bubbles out of polyurethane finish on woodworking projects. I typically use it dry, although you can obviously use it with water as a lubricant as well. When I have a finish that needs a little smoothing out, I break this 800 grit out and give it a little rub-down. It's great for just smoothing it without sanding through to the wood (but be careful - you can still sand through if you sand too much or too hard in one spot). Then, I'll either spray on a final coat or buff it with rubbing compound to get the final smooth surface. When I'm finishing (especially with polyurethane), I use this stuff all the time. It's my go-to.
By D. Stern
My Mom takes stone and sculps the stone into amazing statues. She needed 800 grade sandpaper and couldn't find anywhere.. Apparently collision shops used 800 but not anymore. Naturally when all else fails amazon has it. She was so thrilled.
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