Sandpaper Comparison
| Type of Paper | Color | Properties | Best Uses |
| Aluminum Oxide | Light Brown / Tan | Very durable,self-sharpens, inexpensive | Excellent for raw wood or hard painted surfaces |
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| Ceramic | Reddish Brown / Ox Blood | Really hard, not self-sharpening | Best for use with power belt and pad sanders |
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| Garnet | Orange to light red | Fairly soft grit, dulls rapidly | Final sanding of wood to create a mirror like finish |
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| Silicone Carbide | Black | Sharp grit, self sharpening, extremely durable | Perfect for metal, plastics, fiberglass, & other synthetic materials |
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