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Sandpaper Selection — Quick Reference
AIMS stocks SANDPAPER + sanding sheets covering all common AU workshop + trade applications — paint prep + finishing + automotive panel + wood + metal + plastic substrate work. Sheet + roll + die-cut formats.
| Sandpaper Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Aluminium Oxide (Brown / Red) | Wood + general metal — workshop standard |
| Silicon Carbide (Black) | Wet sanding + automotive + stone |
| Zirconia (Blue) | Stainless + tough alloys |
| Garnet (Brown / Tan) | Traditional wood sanding |
| Coarse (40-80 Grit) | Heavy stock removal + stripping |
| Medium (100-180 Grit) | General workshop prep |
| Fine (220-400) | Final smoothing + paint prep |
| Ultra-Fine (600-2000+) | Wet sanding + automotive panel |
| Wet/Dry Capable | Wet sanding finest finishes |
| Standard Sheet (230x280mm) | Workshop standard |
Critical: Grit progression matters — coarse to fine, no skips. Wet sanding (water + soap) = finest finishes + cooler cutting + less clogging. Brands: 3M, Norton, Klingspor. Companion: sanding sheets, abrasives, sanding discs, finishing.
Sandpaper
AIMS Industrial stocks sandpaper and abrasive sheets from Pferd, Klingspor and Norton — covering aluminium oxide and silicon carbide grains in dry, wet/dry and stearate-coated formats. Sheets and rolls are available in grits from 40 through to 2000 to handle coarse stock removal, intermediate sanding and fine finishing across metal, timber, composites and body filler.
Wet & Dry Abrasive Sheets — Pferd
Pferd wet/dry sheets are silicon carbide on a waterproof backing, suited to sanding metal, automotive finishes, fibreglass and composite materials with water or oil as lubricant. The Pferd Abrasive Sheet Wet/Dry is available individually, while the Pferd 5-Pack Abrasive Sheet Wet/Dry is a convenient multi-pack for production use. The Pferd Abrasive Sheet Dry is a standard aluminium oxide sheet for dry sanding applications on metal and timber.
Aluminium Oxide Sheets & Rolls — Klingspor
Klingspor's PS series offers stearate-coated aluminium oxide sheets that resist loading on paint, filler, timber and soft metals. The Klingspor PS33B B-Paper Stearate Sheet and Klingspor PS33C C-Paper Stearate Sheet use heavier paper backings (B and C weight respectively) for durability in hand and machine sanding. The Klingspor PS11A Silicon Carbide Wet/Dry A-Paper is a lightweight wet/dry sheet suited to fine finishing on automotive, metal and lacquer surfaces.
Abrasive Rolls — Norton
Abrasive rolls are an economical format for high-volume sanding — tear to length and suit to orbital sanders, hand blocks or power sanders. The Norton Metalite Brown Aluminium Oxide Cloth Handy Roll uses a cloth backing for durability and flexibility on metal, weld seams and curved surfaces. The Norton Perforated Masters Painters Sandpaper Roll is a perforated roll for dust extraction orbital sanders — suited to surface prep, primer sanding and intercoat flatting on automotive and furniture finishing.
Shop the full range above, or contact our team for expert advice on the right product for your application or reach out if you need a quote. Fast dispatch from our Australian warehouse.
Australian Business, Local Supply: AIMS Industrial has supplied Australian industry since 1988.
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People Also Ask — Sandpaper
Q: What's the difference between aluminium oxide and silicon carbide sandpaper?
Aluminium oxide (brown/red) is the workshop-standard abrasive for wood and general metal. Silicon carbide (black) is better suited to wet sanding, automotive work and stone — different abrasive chemistries matched to different substrates and sanding conditions.
Q: What does a stearate coating on aluminium oxide sandpaper actually do?
A stearate coating, used on Klingspor's PS series sheets, resists loading when sanding paint, filler, timber and soft metals — without it, these softer materials clog the grit far more quickly and shorten the sheet's usable life.
Q: When should I use zirconia sandpaper instead of aluminium oxide?
Zirconia (blue) is suited to stainless steel and tough alloys, where standard aluminium oxide wears out faster against harder, more abrasive-resistant materials.
Q: What's the advantage of an abrasive roll over pre-cut sandpaper sheets?
Abrasive rolls are an economical format for high-volume sanding — tear off the length you need to suit orbital sanders, hand blocks or power sanders, rather than working through individual pre-cut sheets. A cloth-backed roll adds durability and flexibility on metal, weld seams and curved surfaces, while a perforated roll suits dust-extraction orbital sanders.
Q: What grit should I use for wet sanding automotive panels versus general workshop prep?
General workshop prep typically uses medium 100-180 grit. Automotive panel and wet sanding work moves up to ultra-fine 600-2000+ grit, usually in a silicon carbide wet/dry format designed to be used with water or oil as a lubricant on automotive finishes and fibreglass or composite materials.