Sanding solid surface material

[Brian Runau]

Can I use aluminum oxide sandpaper or do I need a silicone based grit paper? I've done this before, just can't remember. Thanks brian

[Zachary Hoyt]

I shape and sand Corian on belt and disc sanders using aluminum oxide and now sometimes zirconia abrasives, and it sands nicely with either. I'm not sanding a whole countertop, just making little pieces and sanding them down to fit on instruments.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

I have always used good quality regular woodworking sandpaper. Scotch Brite and the random orbit sander became shop necessities as soon as we started working with Corian. Dupont recommends Trizact Film discs. Trizact is waterproof aluminum oxide.

https://casf.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/k-25298-finishing-and-polishing.pdf

4 Tips to Sanding Corian®: Guidelines for a Perfect Finish | SolidSurface.com Blog (https://blog.solidsurface.com/4-tips-to-sanding-corian-guidelines-for-a-perfect-finish/#:~:text=Start%20by%20using%20120%2Dgrit,goes%20al l%20the%20way%20through.)

https://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Trizact-Hookit-268XA-Hook-Loop-Disc-27487-Aluminum-Oxide-5-In-A35-Extra-Fine/051141_27487/?gad_source=4&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKqsBhC3ARIsAEEjuJiQBjvdVwTA8dZFIhHE qbHSHGGBF9lUY_Lt69TzYfAuVcNx1QgakfQaAg-NEALw_wcB

[Brian Runau]

I shape and sand Corian on belt and disc sanders using aluminum oxide and now sometimes zirconia abrasives, and it sands nicely with either. I'm not sanding a whole countertop, just making little pieces and sanding them down to fit on instruments.\

Thanks Zach. This is what I thought I did last time, but needed to make sure. Appreciate it. Brian

[Brian Runau]

I have always used good quality regular woodworking sandpaper. Scotch Brite and the random orbit sander became shop necessities as soon as we started working with Corian. Dupont recommends Trizact Film discs. Trizact is waterproof aluminum oxide.

https://casf.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/k-25298-finishing-and-polishing.pdf

4 Tips to Sanding Corian®: Guidelines for a Perfect Finish | SolidSurface.com Blog (https://blog.solidsurface.com/4-tips-to-sanding-corian-guidelines-for-a-perfect-finish/#:~:text=Start%20by%20using%20120%2Dgrit,goes%20al l%20the%20way%20through.)

https://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Trizact-Hookit-268XA-Hook-Loop-Disc-27487-Aluminum-Oxide-5-In-A35-Extra-Fine/051141_27487/?gad_source=4&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKqsBhC3ARIsAEEjuJiQBjvdVwTA8dZFIhHE qbHSHGGBF9lUY_Lt69TzYfAuVcNx1QgakfQaAg-NEALw_wcB

Thanks Maurice, appreciate it. Brian