800, 1000, 1200, 1500grit sandpaper

[modenaf1]

I had the same problem with finding sand paper a while ago. I was directed to go to an auto parts store. (yes yes i know already said a thousand times) so anyways, i never thought to go to an auto parts store. Someone commented on the grit of the sand paper, i sanded to 1000Grit, and i feel like i couldve used even up to 1500 grit and have better results, anyways, having it lapped to 1000 grit has helped tremendously. now if only i could have some of that as5............................

Cheers!
-f1

 

[Bald Shadow]

I finally got back from my trip and finished lapping my WW. Can someone host the picture for me?

 

[Bald Shadow]

anyone?

 

[Ageeb]

interesting... I found up to 2000 at Wal-Mart. That kit seems nice though.

 

[amok time]

interesting... I found up to 2000 at Wal-Mart. That kit seems nice though.

Great kits at waly world, got 800-1500 grit and started to work on my case paint job.

 

[Bald Shadow]

Here is the picture of the WW I lapped.

Thank you Xtc4u for hosting the picture.

 

[EclipseJP]

Up to what grit did you use to finish that WW. Cause my WW is horribly finished right out of the box.

 

[Bald Shadow]

I used the sandpaper in the title in that order. What I believe to have made the difference was that I constantly rinsed the sandpaper and the waterblock off quite frequently. I would lap the block until I started to see the cooper residue, rinse off the sandpaper and the waterblock and start the process all over again. I should also mention that I ONLY went in one direction while lapping the block on a sheet of glass.

 

[Jognt]

hmm, lapping in one direction can cause the mating surface of the HS to be tilted...

 

[bk94si]

hmm, lapping in one direction can cause the mating surface of the HS to be tilted...

It might but that's better than convex.

 

[Xtc4u]

no problem bald shadow and like I stated earlier that is one hell of a beautiful lap job.

 

[Bald Shadow]

Actually, if you take your time, distribute the weight as evenly as possible as you lap, you should be fine. The key is to be patient and take your time don’t rush it. Also lapping on a sheet of glass helps out tremendously.

 

[Bald Shadow]

Dude, thanks to you it's posted.