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11-26-2007, 09:20 AM

mpierich

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Re: What is the best way sand aluminum and to be able to do it fast?

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Originally Posted by quadracer2cool4u

I use the greaseless for sanding. Do you think stoping at 240 grit is enough?
Thanks!!!!!

For aluminum I stop at 320 or 400 (maybe 600 paper if it's a large flat surface), then go to emery/spiral etc.

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