Grit Conversion
Use this CONVERSION CHART as a guide to know when you can start using MICRO- MESH™. Use conventional abrasives as normal prior to going into the MICRO-MESH™ stage. It is advantageous to use MICRO-MESH™ as soon as possible in your finishing process as it gives a more consistent scratch pattern and therefore a better surface finish.
The first column, MICRO-MESH™ ALUMINUM OXIDE, is a guide for solid surface (countertop) finishing. If you are using colored Micro-Mesh™, refer to the color charts below to determine the grit you are using first.
Use the second column when finishing softer materials such as plastics, fiberglass, paint, and wood.
Refer to the third column for metal polishing.
CONVERSION CHART
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MICRO-MESH ALUMINUM OXIDE
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MICRO-MESH CUSHIONED ABRASIVE REGULAR
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MICRO-MESH CUSHIONED ABRASIVE MX
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MICRO-MESH CUSHIONED DIAMOND ABRASIVE
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ANSI OR CAMI USA
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FEPA OR EURO
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APEX OR STRUCTURED ABRASIVES
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MICRON
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For Solid Surface Countertops & Aluminum Polishing
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For Plastics, Wood, Composites, Urethanes and Soft Materials
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For Metal Finishing and Hard Materials
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For Hard Metal, Alloys, Ceramic and Granite/Marble
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-
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-
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-
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P120
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125
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A-160
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120
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P150
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A-130
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100
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150
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300 AO
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120 MXD
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180
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P180
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80
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A-100
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200
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P220
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65
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180 MXD
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60 MX
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P240
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A-80
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60
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80 MX
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100 MX
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P280
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120 MX
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P320
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A-65
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52
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240
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50
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150 MX
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280
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P360
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45
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600 AO
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180 MX
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320
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P400
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A-45
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42
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280 MXD
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P500
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800 AO
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360
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P600
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A-35
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40
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1500 AO
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1500
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400
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A-30
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30
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240 MX
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400 MXD
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P800
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500
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P1000
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20
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500 MXD
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P1200
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A-16
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1800 AO
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1800
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600
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15
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800
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P1500
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A-10
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13
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2400 AO
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2400
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320 MX
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360 MX
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600 MXD
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P2000
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A-06
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10
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800 MXD
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1000
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400 MX
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1200 MXD
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P2500
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9
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3200 AO
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3200
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1200
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3600 AO
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3600
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1350
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8
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4000 AO
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4000
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600 MX
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1500 MXD
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1500
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A-05
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5
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6000 AO
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6000
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800 MX
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4
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8000 AO
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8000
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1200 MX
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3
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12000 AO
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12000
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1800 MXD
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