The gold standard in sandpaper

The 3M Gold 216U Fre-Cut Sandpaper are perfectly suited for use in a wide variety of applications, from express repair to large body repair and many more. These sandpaper sheets are made with open coat aluminium oxide abrasive and come in various grits. Coarser varieties are ideal for feather edging filler and putty, while finer grades work well for further refinement and primer sanding.

Constructed with long-lasting aluminium oxide abrasive grains on a light A-weight paper backing, they’re suitable for lightweight hand sanding and finishing. The open coat and load-resistant coating help prevent loading for longer use and help produce a smooth, consistent finish.

3M Gold Abrasives are the gold standard in quality, performance and durability for over 25 years. They’re precision coated with high-quality minerals and resins to deliver longer-lasting performance that cut through a variety of surfaces - including paint, primer, fibreglass, metal and SMC. 3M Gold Abrasives have been perfected over the years to produce uniform consistent finishes.

3M Gold 216U Fre-Cut Sandpaper Features:

• Aluminium Oxide abrasive material
• Convenient sheet form
• Aluminum oxide mineral is durable, cuts fast, and performs well on many surfaces
• A-weight light paper backing is suitable for hand sanding and finishing applications
• Open coat construction provides a more aggressive cut and minimizes dust clogging on the abrasive for increased productivity
• Load-resistant coating helps prevent premature loading of the sheet surface to maximize cut and extend the life of the abrasive grains
• Colour: Gold
• Size: 228 x 279mm
• Grits: P220A, P240A, P280A, P320A, P360A, P400A

Sandpaper Grit Guide

Grit	Application
P12, P16, P30 or P36	Hardwood floor sanding
P40 or P50	Sanding off a layer of debris, rough finishing
P60 or P80	Sanding bare wood, removing varnish and final finishing
P100 or P120	Preparing wood for finishing, cleaning plaster and removing water stains
P150, P180 or P220	Sanding on bare wood
P240, P280, P320 or P360	Sanding finishes between consecutive coats and drywall and wood
P400, P500 or P600	Preparing wood for polishing
P800, P1000 or P1200	Final wood finishing
P1500, P2000 or P2500	Final sanding and polishing thick finishes