Sanding block or sanding paper?

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It's only for headlight. which one is better? what is the advantage over sanding paper? last longer? hold better, no paper falling off the foam block?

Thanks!!
 
I have seen blocks (sold at HF) with sanding grit attached to them. They're sold in coarse, medium, and fine grits. Even the "fine grit" is rather course, however. Is that what you're talking about? Or are you talking about using sandpaper by hand, without attaching it to a sanding block?
 
Got a Meg's sanding block and cut it in half for headlights.
 
Rsurfer said:
Got a Meg's sanding block and cut it in half for headlights.
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Ron, I was planning to pick up a couple blocks on my next order which leads me to this, what ranges would you recommend for headlights? I was just going to use the 3M kit from a local auto parts store. Thanks for any advice.

Richard
 
rwright said:
Ron, I was planning to pick up a couple blocks on my next order which leads me to this, what ranges would you recommend for headlights? I was just going to use the 3M kit from a local auto parts store. Thanks for any advice.

Richard
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Depending how bad, but normally start with 600 grit and work up. The higher the number (3000) the less to polish. If you are going to use a coating like Minwax stop at 1000 grit so the coating has something to bite. If you are going to use a paint sealant then polish to a glass finish.:buffing:
 
Rsurfer said:
Depending how bad, but normally start with 600 grit and work up. The higher the number (3000) the less to polish. If you are going to use a coating like Minwax stop at 1000 grit so the coating has something to bite. If you are going to use a paint sealant then polish to a glass finish.:buffing:
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Thanks. :props:
 
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