Color Sanding Aluminum Oxide Vs Silicone Carbide Sandpaper - Which Is Best!? (Yes, there Is a Best)

Today, we explore the best sandpaper to use when sanding any automotive clear coat or single stage paint. Here, we evaluate how much the paper bogs up, the cost, and the tradeoffs with each.
And here's a hint - there IS a better sandpaper to use, and by a HUGE margin!
Enjoy!
Silicone Carbide 6" hook/loop Sandpaper Used: www.amazon.com...
Aluminum Oxide 6" hook/loop Paper Used: www.amazon.com...
Milwaukee 5" Orbital Sander M18 2648-20: www.acehardwar...
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[@SuperDeath000]

just a few notes 1. the silicone cab is probably meant for a specific application 2. both would probably be better with dust vac attachment and a quick blow with an air gun dose just as well to clean sandpaper and you could also use a cleaning stick to clear the sandpaper

[@BroughBuilt]

Who knew? Awesome info Frank! I really learned from this video! 👍👍

[@thewalnutwoodworker6136]

My grandpa died 20 years ago and I am still going though his USA and swiss made sandpaper!

[@frankiero2367]

Nice video, super clear on how to approach this as a DIY.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Great video Frank. Can't wait for more. This car looks unbelievable. Howcome you didn't do a wet sand?

[@ianmoorcroft3689]

All ways great videos Frank 👌

[@lard1892]

Never dry sanded a clearcoat for buffing. Never even considered using a grit like this without water. Now I see why. You wouldn't have any of that buidup with water

[@Garageaholic]

I’ve done both. There are times and places for both

[@streetcat1510]

Thanks 👏🏻

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

thanks frank . i finaly got my car back from paint 3 weeks ago but it hasnt stopped raining yet :(

[@Mane_ea]

is 400 purple aluminum oxide ok for starting really bad headlights. i will finish up with finer grits gray silicone papers

[@zrick5376]

Eagle Abrasives by Kovax is the way to go if dry sanding.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Thanks for sharing Frank! Dutch regards, Nico

[@nkosanamabena3484]

Thanks for the lesson & tip's :) Frank....

[@2ndProtects1st]

Looks great!

[@Garageaholic]

Thanks buddy!

[@philipplays3626]

Please use a mask i fear for your safety