I went to my local home improvement store, and went to the sandpaper section. The highest grit that I found was 1000 grit. But, I know that it is a little rough when polishing scale models.
Where do I buy very high grit sandpaper (or sanding sponges, around 2000-8000 grit range)? I was thinking Amazon, but any stores that have it?
Most auto parts stores will have finer grades of sandpaper in stock. Also, check your local Hobby Lobby for micro-mesh sanding pads.
Most auto paint stores will have wet/dry from 1500 to 2000.
Try Megahobby, Squadron and Sprue Bros are just a few. Check a copy of FSM for their advertisers page. Model Car Magazines should have the same thing. Micromark and Model Expo also have all types of sanding supplies.
Hope that this helps.
Jim [cptn]
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Okay, will do!
Micromark sells a polishing kit with very fine pads. Also testors sanding films are nice as well.
Dont forget about the 3M Trizact 3000 grit!
I hear amazing things about ‘Super Sanding Blocks’ from Goodman Models…
These are the three kits that I have for fine sanding and polishing:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELIO0A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6HIK2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6EC4C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Second that, Jim!
Although I have bought finer grits at Hobby Lobby, if I want to polish with something finer than 1000 I go to polishing compounds. If you use polish it is important to use a wax-free polish if you will be painting that surface later. Toothpaste is a polish that you probably have. Talcum power is a very fine polish- mix it with a little water. There is another very fine polish material- rouge, but it leaves a red stain on aeverything than metal but is a great metal polish. One advantage of polish and soft cloth is that it conforms well to surfaces better than sandpaper.