Sandpaper - U.S. vs U.K. Abrasive Grades
Bulletin # 87-038Section: Product
Dated: 08/25/87
Subject:
U.S. VS U.K. ABRASIVE GRADES
To: ALL RANGE ROVER DEALERS
References to abrasive grades (sandpaper) in the Berger Paint Specification Sheets and the Workshop Manual are based on the European "P" grade system. U.S. body shop suppliers/parts houses stock and distribute abrasives graded in accordance with the CAMI or U.S. standard.
To eliminate any confusion, the table below relates the more common "P" grades to their U.S. counterparts:
U.S. (CAMI) Grade European "P" Grade
30 P 30
36 P 36
60 P 60
120 P 120
150 P 150
180 P 180
220 P 220
320 P 400
400 P 800
600 P 1200
Please inform those doing body repairs and refinishing work for your dealer of these grade differences.