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This section provides an overview for waterproof sandpaper as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 waterproof sandpaper manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked waterproof sandpaper companies as of August, 2026: 1.Infinish, Inc., 2.Shandong Anda Industrial Co.,Ltd., 3.Floreal Group Co. Ltd.
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Waterproof sandpaper is a special type of paper used to give painted surfaces a smooth, beautiful finish.
It removes surface dirt and rust, blurs scratches, and improves adhesion while wetting the surface with water. It also has a matte finish, making the finish more aesthetic and functional.
Abrasive paper is available in a variety of grit sizes ranging from 120 to 3,000. When selecting the appropriate abrasive paper, it is important to consider the conditions of the surface to be polished, abrasiveness, durability, strength, and ease of use. Waterproof sandpaper provides an excellent finish. Painted surfaces will have a beautiful and functional finish and can be used for a variety of applications.
Waterproof sandpaper is first utilized for metal polishing. It is often used to finish watch cases and metal products, and is useful in situations where a beautiful finish is required. Another feature of this product is that it is also used for polishing vehicle painted surfaces, repairing scratches, and polishing stainless steel for shell mufflers.
It is also used in the woodworking field. It plays an important role as an indispensable tool for fabric polishing and instrument manufacturing. Furthermore, they are also used for sharpening surfacers before painting and polishing painted surfaces.
It is also useful for removing stains from resin products and can be used to rough polish metal substrates and eliminate unevenness in products. It is also suitable for pre-treatment of mirror finish and paint polishing of fuel tanks.
In addition, waterproof sandpaper may also be used to remove hand stains from ceramics and to polish stains from stainless steel products. It is also useful for cleaning washroom areas and toilets.
Waterproof sandpaper differs from regular abrasive paper in that it can be wetted with water. Waterproof sandpaper is based on a special paper or cloth with abrasive particles evenly distributed at regular intervals. The abrasive particles are made of hard materials such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and diamonds, and they exert their polishing effect by scraping the surface to be polished.
Waterproof sandpaper can be wetted with water because of the use of water-resistant adhesives such as resin or rubber. The addition of water removes dust and wear particles generated during polishing and keeps the polished surface fresh.
Water also cools the heat generated during polishing and minimizes surface damage caused by friction. This is the reason why waterproof sandpaper produces a beautiful finish.
Furthermore, waterproof sandpaper is available in many types and particle sizes, making it possible to select the most suitable one for the application and for the material to be polished. Selecting the appropriate particle size enables efficient polishing operations.
Waterproof sandpaper consists of natural or man-made abrasives uniformly bonded to the surface of a base paper with an adhesive. Artificial abrasives, such as silicon carbide and fused alumina, have the advantage of producing uniform abrasive paper.
Black silicon carbide, with its hard and easy to apply properties, is one of the most widely used abrasives. Paper used for abrasive paper includes kraft paper, and latex-treated paper.
Latex-treated paper is often used for the standard type of waterproof sandpaper, which is available in a wide variety of materials, including metal, wood, resin, and stone. Resins such as phenolic and epoxy resins are used as adhesives, which have excellent water and heat resistance and strong adhesive strength.
High abrasive power, meaning the ability to polish in a short period, results in a rougher finished surface, while a better finished surface results in a lower abrasive power. It is important to choose according to the uses of the work, which is more important, the polishing power or the roughness of the finished surface.
Abrasive paper and abrasive cloths always have a number on the reverse side. The number indicates the size of the abrasive grains applied to the abrasive paper or cloth and is the standard for roughness.
The size of abrasive grains is called "grain size," which specifies the upper and lower limits of grain size. The smaller the number, the larger and rougher the abrasive grain, and the larger the number, the smaller and more suitable for finishing. These are the factors that determine the surface accuracy, which is the surface finish of the polishing process.
The number of grit is generally referred to as coarse, medium, fine, etc., but there are no specific rules for these names, and experience is the key to determining what grit size will give what level of finish and how to use the different grit sizes.
Abrasive paper consists of three components: paper, adhesive, and abrasive grains.
Paper Materials
AW is soft and suitable for curved surfaces, while EW is a hard paper base material suitable for use on machines such as belt sanders.
Abrasive Grain
Abrasive grains are available in natural and artificial materials. Natural abrasives are not uniform in properties and shape, and in recent years, most abrasive cloth and paper are made of artificial abrasives. They are represented by the symbol G (garnet), silicon carbide (CC), dissolved alumina (AA, AW), etc.
Some abrasive grains are made of diamonds, but these are used under names such as diamond sheets, which are a separate category from so-called abrasive papers.
Adhesive
There are two types of adhesives: natural adhesives (glue, gelatin, etc.) and synthetic resin adhesives (phenolic resin, epoxy resin, etc.), which differ in abrasiveness, surface roughness, clogging, and other characteristics. They are distinguished by the symbols G (glue), R (resin), and W (water-resistant resin).
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Shandong Renwa Abrasive Tech. Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Shandong, China, is a supplier and manufacturer of abrasives and related industries. The company offers a range of products, including brown-fused aluminum oxide, white-fused aluminum oxide, and high-temperature calcined brown-fused alumina. It also offers Black and green silicon carbide and boron. Its high-temperature calcined brown aluminum oxide has a durability that is 40% higher than common brown aluminum oxide. The company has received ISO 9001: 2008 certification for its quality management systems. It serves various industries such as glass, ceramics, and machinery manufacturing.
Hubei Fengpu Abrasive Science And Technology Co. Ltd, established in 1995 and headquartered in Hubei, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of abrasive products. The company's products include non-woven polishing pads, sanding sheets, and non-woven abrasives. Its sanding sheets remove paint and rust from surfaces, while its sanding rolls are used for burnishing and rust removal. Its sanding discs and wheels are suitable for plastics, metals, and wooden structures, ensuring a uniform surface finish and reducing pitch build-up. The company's products are made from silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, and zirconia, serving the shipbuilding, textiles, and metallurgy industries.
APP SP. Z O.O. is based in Września, Poland, and is a distributor of car body repair and painting products established in 1991 as a subsidiary of the APP Group. The company stocks products from international brands including America’s 3M, Germany’s Festool, and Finland’s Mirka. These products include panel-beating products such as sealants and tapes, varnishes, and smart repair products such as headlight restoration kits and spot repair systems. The company’s products are used throughout the automotive industry, including in car workshops, private fleet garages, and dealerships.
Ranking as of August 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infinish, Inc. |
25.0%
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| 2 | Shandong Anda Industrial Co.,Ltd. |
25.0%
|
| 3 | Floreal Group Co. Ltd |
12.5%
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| 4 | Shandong Renwa Abrasive Tech. Co.,Ltd. |
12.5%
|
| 5 | ALI INDUSTRIES, INC |
12.5%
|
| 6 | EAGLE ABRASIVES, INC. |
12.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the waterproof sandpaper page as of August 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
4 | 40.0% |
|
China
|
4 | 40.0% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 10.0% |
| Malta | 1 | 10.0% |
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The soft and firm base material (paper) prevents deep scratches during polishing, making it easy to work with.
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■Product specifications From April 2023, "SiC (silicon carbide)" has been designated as a carcinogenic substance. As a result, some companies may n...
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Marto Co., Ltd.
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■Summary A water-resistant abrasive paper that does not contain silicon carbide (SiC) and uses alumina (Al₂O₃) abrasive grains. The highly hard alu...
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■ Features ・ C is used with abrasive grain (silicon carbide). ・ It is rich in grinding with sharp sharpness. ・ We use water -resistant substrate...
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■Product features ・Because it uses a soft base material, it conforms well to curved surfaces, is less likely to crack at the folds, and will not c...
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Waterproof paper #100 230×280 (100 sheets) ■Features - Excellent water resistance and can be used in both wet and dry fields. -Excellent polishing...
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High performance waterproof paper manufactured by SIA in Switzerland ■Particle size #240, #320, #400, #500, #600, #800, #1000, #1200
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■Summary ・Kovax Waterproof Paper 125mm width x 280mm P800 20 sheets. ・Compared to water-resistant abrasive paper, it does not bend or crack and d...
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■Features This cloth is mainly used for final polishing using liquid type diamond fluid. Depending on the hardness of the sample, hard (white), med...
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Yagyu Shokai Co., Ltd.
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■Features - Sharp cutting ability, excellent grinding power, and long life. - Can be used for dry sharpening and wet sharpening with light force. -...
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Marto Co., Ltd.
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■Features Suitable for rough and medium polishing of rock, mineral and gold phase samples. ■Applications Coarse/medium polishing of rock, mineral,...
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■Summary We offer a wide range of high-quality products using technology and the latest equipment since our founding in Germany in 1829. ■Features...
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■ Characteristics ・ We use slightly soft and water -resistant substrates. ・ It is rich in flexibility. ・ C is used with abrasive grain (silicon ...
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Wet sharpening and dry sharpening are possible with light force.
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■Precision waterproof paper manufactured by STARCKE, a German company founded in 1829. It is thin and fits easily in your hand, and the abrasive g...
Marto Co., Ltd.
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■Features A polyester film coated with alumina abrasive grains with a polymeric adhesive. Place it on a flat surface plate and use it for finishing...
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It has alkali-resistant properties and exhibits sufficient polishing power even when polished with soapy water.
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Water-resistant sandpaper made by NOVAPAX, Germany. A first-class product that is flexible and has strong bending resistance. *Other model numbers...
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■ Features ・ If you need durability/grinding force in polishing of wood, we recommend cloth (cross). ・ After preparing the thickness of wood with...
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RIKEN Candom Co., Ltd.
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■ Features ・ The cushioning character of the cork achieves a gentle finish of the polishing. (When the pressure of polishing is applied, the press...
