In the chart below the grit size is measured via both the cami.
00 steel wool grit equivalent.
150 to 220 grit.
The higher the grit number is equivalent to a finer abrasive which creates smoother surface finishes.
Steelwool is available in 8 grades or fiber diameters from extra fine 0000 steel wool then gently coarser to 000 00 0 1 2 3 up to 4 extra coarse.
This week i ve been removing the ugly spots from an old geneva cutlery 6 8 blade.
The reason steel wool leaves the surface porus is because it contours itself to the surface and any irregularities sandpaper is flat and produces a flat finish.
Equivalent 40 to 60 grit sand paper.
If you re confident you re working on just bare aluminum then the steel wool will work to abrade off some of the oxidation and deterioration after than use some terry cloth a quality aluminum polish to bring.
Rub until you get a flat even sheen across the entire surface.
300 to 600 grit.
For a semi gloss sheen continue rubbing with fine synthetic abrasive wool lubricated with soapy water.
Lower grit numbers represent coarser abrasives that scrape off materials much quicker.
280 to 230 grit.
Imo 0000 steel wool is ok for oil finishes but i prefer wet sanding for painted surfaces.
Equivalent grit of 0000 steel wool just approved them sorry had to step out to pick up a rental car for tomorrow s advanced class.
Getting rid of the pits took some hard sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.
Once they were gone i started restoring the shine progressing through 180 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1200 and 1500 grits.
Removes old paint and varnish also can be used to clean glass.
The grit of sandpapers is a rating of the size of abrasive materials on the sandpaper.
Water with a little soap.
40 t o 60 grit 60 to 80 grit.
Hitech graded abrasive sanding steel wool.
Switch to a fine synthetic abrasive wool 0000 steel wool equivalent to bring the finish to a satin sheen.
