Once they were gone i started restoring the shine progressing through 180 220 320 400 600 800 1000 1200 and 1500 grits.
00 steel wool grit equivalent.
The higher the grit number is equivalent to a finer abrasive which creates smoother surface finishes.
280 to 230 grit.
Imo 0000 steel wool is ok for oil finishes but i prefer wet sanding for painted surfaces.
Rub until you get a flat even sheen across the entire surface.
300 to 600 grit.
In the chart below the grit size is measured via both the cami.
Getting rid of the pits took some hard sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.
For a semi gloss sheen continue rubbing with fine synthetic abrasive wool lubricated with soapy water.
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.
150 to 220 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.
I use 600 1000 and 2000.
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.
Equivalent 40 to 60 grit sand paper.
Water with a little soap.
Lower grit numbers represent coarser abrasives that scrape off materials much quicker.
The grit of sandpapers is a rating of the size of abrasive materials on the sandpaper.
This week i ve been removing the ugly spots from an old geneva cutlery 6 8 blade.
Removes old paint and varnish also can be used to clean glass.
120 to 150 grit.
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.
