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The Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheet 2000 Grit is a fine finishing abrasive designed for ultra-smooth surface preparation before final polishing. With its waterproof backing and precision-graded abrasive grains, this sheet is engineered for wet or dry use, providing consistent results with minimal scratching.

  • P2000 grit for pre-polish clear coat work
  • Cut-to-size 230 x 280mm sheet
  • Closed silicon carbide grain
  • Black latex waterproof paper backing
  • Designed for wet sanding of all paints
  • Leaves shallow, uniform sanding marks
  • Suits paint, primer, filler and plastics
  • Flexible backing for flat and curved panels
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The Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheet 2000 Grit is a fine finishing abrasive designed for ultra-smooth surface preparation before final polishing. With its waterproof backing and precision-graded abrasive grains, this sheet is engineered for wet or dry use, providing consistent results with minimal scratching.

At 2000 grit, it is ideal for refining clear coats, blending paint repairs, and removing minor imperfections such as dust nibs, runs or light orange peel. Used wet, the sheet reduces clogging and heat build-up, ensuring longer life and more uniform sanding. Its flexible backing makes it suitable for both flat panels and curved surfaces, offering control and precision during delicate finishing stages.


Applications:

Refining clear coats before polishing or compounding
Removing light surface imperfections, runs and dust inclusions
Blending and smoothing refinished panels
Preparing paintwork for high-gloss machine polishing
Suitable for use with hand sanding blocks or DA sanding systems


Technical Features:

Grit Level: 2000, fine abrasive for delicate sanding and pre-polishing prep
Sheet Size: Standard 230mm × 280mm, cut to fit sanding blocks or machines
Waterproof Backing: Enables wet sanding for smoother performance and reduced clogging
Durable Construction: Tear-resistant and flexible for contoured panels
Uniform Grain Structure: Provides even cut and predictable finishing results
Versatility: Compatible with automotive paint, primers, fillers and plastics


Benefits:

Creates a refined finish ready for final polishing stages
Reduces polishing time by leaving shallow, uniform sanding marks
Minimises risk of deep scratches during delicate refinishing
Professional quality trusted in detailing studios and bodyshops
Flexible, long-lasting sheets suitable for both DIY and trade use

  • HQ Suggests (Tips & Insights):
  • 💡 Always pre-soak the sanding sheet in clean water for 10-15 minutes before use to soften the backing and improve flexibility.
  • 💡 Use a drop of car shampoo in the water as added lubrication, this helps reduce clogging and increases smoothness.
  • 💡 Wrap around a soft sanding block for flat panels, but switch to hand use for intricate curves and edges.
  • 💡 Check your progress often, 2000 grit is aggressive enough to refine defects quickly, so avoid over-sanding.
  • 💡 For a flawless finish, follow with 2500-3000 grit sanding before moving to polishing compounds.

The Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheet 2000 Grit is available now at our Ilkeston-based detailing shop, with in-store professional advice on sanding workflows. We also offer fast, reliable UK-wide delivery so enthusiasts and trade professionals can achieve high-quality refinishing results anywhere in the country.

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Key features

  • P2000 Grit
  • 230 x 280mm
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Waterproof Paper
  • Wet Sanding

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Expert Notes

The Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheet P2000 is one 230 x 280mm sheet with closed silicon carbide grain on specially prepared latex waterproof paper, designed for wet sanding of all paints. P2000 is a refining grade: it is used on clear coat to take out dust nibs, runs and light orange peel, and to blend refinished panels, leaving shallow, uniform marks for the polishing stage. Use it on a soft block on flat panels and by hand on curves, always wet and with light pressure. It suits painters and experienced detailers. Pair it with a paint depth gauge, a P3000 sheet, a polishing compound, a finishing polish and clean microfibre towels.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Automotive clear coat
  • Runs and dust inclusions
  • Light orange peel
  • Blended paint repairs
  • Refinished panels
  • Primer and filler
  • Flat and curved panels

Caution: Even at P2000, sanding thins the clear coat. Measure paint depth first and keep well away from edges, swage lines and thin factory paint.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Waterproof Sanding Sheet
Brand
Colad
Grit
P2000
Sheet Size
230 x 280mm
Pack Contents
1 Sheet
Abrasive
Silicon Carbide, Closed Coat
Backing
Latex Waterproof Paper
Colour
Black
Application Method
Wet Sanding On A Soft Block Or By Hand On Curves
Suitable For
Automotive Paint, Clear Coat, Primer, Filler And Plastics
Primary Use
Clear Coat Refining Before Polishing
Colad Article No.
35002000

How To Use

Using it

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the area, then measure paint depth.
  2. Pre-soak the sheet in clean water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Wrap a cut piece around a soft sanding block for flat panels.
  4. Use water with a drop of car shampoo as the lubricant.
  5. Sand the defect lightly in straight, overlapping strokes, keeping it wet.
  6. Check progress often, as P2000 refines defects quickly.
  7. Follow with a finer grade such as P3000, then compound and polish.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Rinse the sheet during use so slurry does not clog the grain.
  2. Rinse sanding residue from the panel before you start to polish.
  3. Replace the sheet when it no longer cuts evenly.
  4. Dry used pieces flat and keep them with your other P2000 pieces.
  5. Store unused sheets flat in a clean, dry place.

Top Tip: On curves, hold a small piece flat under your fingers rather than on a block, keeping pressure light and even.

Performance Benefits

  • Prepares paint for high-gloss machine polishing
  • Removes runs and dust inclusions
  • Reduces time needed at the polishing stage
  • Blends and smooths refinished panels
  • Minimises risk of deep scratches
  • Reduces clogging when used wet

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the P2000 sheet?

It is one 230 x 280mm Colad waterproof sheet, sold singly. Cut it to fit a sanding block or to use by hand on curves.

What is P2000 grit used for?

P2000 is used to refine clear coats and blend paint repairs before polishing, and to remove minor defects such as dust nibs, runs and light orange peel. It leaves shallower marks than P1000 or P1500.

What is it made of?

The Colad sheet uses closed silicon carbide grain on specially prepared latex waterproof paper, in black. Colad says the precision placed grain gives an extremely uniform surface after sanding.

Is it for wet or dry sanding?

It is for wet sanding: Colad designs these waterproof sheets for wet sanding of all paints. Water with a drop of car shampoo lubricates the cut and reduces clogging.

What comes after P2000?

Refine with a finer grade such as P3000, then use a polishing compound and a finishing polish. Remove every P2000 mark before the final polish.

Can I use it on curved panels?

Yes, use it by hand on curved panels and on a soft sanding block on flat areas. Keep pressure light and stay away from edges.

Do I need to soak it first?

Yes, pre-soak the Colad P2000 sheet in clean water for 10 to 15 minutes. This softens the backing and improves flexibility.

Where can I buy the Colad P2000 sheet?

The Drivers HQ sells it online with UK-wide delivery. You can also call into our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Measure paint depth before sanding and after each stage.
  2. Give the sheet a 10 to 15 minute soak before the first pass.
  3. Use a soft block on flat panels and hand pressure on curves.
  4. Mask nearby edges and swage lines with tape before sanding.
  5. Keep strokes straight and overlapping for an even pattern.
  6. Dry the area with microfibre to judge progress accurately.
  7. Keep P2000 pieces apart from coarser grits to avoid deep scratches.
  8. Buy online with UK-wide delivery or visit our Ilkeston, Derbyshire store.

The Brand

Colad

Colad is a brand of products for paint professionals, with tools for masking, painting and protection as well as sanding, mixing and paint processing. It is one of three specialist brands within EMM International, alongside Finixa and Hamach, which EMM distributes from Zwolle in the Netherlands and its global branches. EMM and its brands are part of PPG, and Colad says it works with the paint processing industry to create smart and technical solutions for paint application, with paint professionals and the quality of their work at the centre.

The Drivers HQ stocks two Colad product lines for paint and bodywork preparation. Aqua Dynamic Masking Tape comes in 19mm, 25mm, 38mm and 50mm widths, each on a 50m roll, so you can match the tape to the edge, trim or panel you are masking. Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheets are sold here as single sheets in 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 grit, giving a step by step choice of wet sanding grades for refining a painted surface before it is polished.

Colad designs its products for paint professionals, and the tape and sheets stocked here also suit enthusiasts carrying out touch ups, small repairs or careful correction work at home. Masking tape protects trim, rubbers and neighbouring panels while you sand, spray or polish, and a clean tape edge gives a neater finished line. Waterproof sheets are used wet to level small paint defects, working from a coarser grit to a finer one before a compound and polish bring back the gloss.

Buy Colad from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery by tracked Royal Mail, or collect your order free of charge from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Because the sanding sheets are sold individually, you can pick up only the grits a job needs, add the right width of masking tape and combine them with compounds, polishing pads and microfibre cloths from the rest of our range in a single order.

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COLAD AQUA DYNAMIC MASKING TAPE 50mm x 50m - The Drivers HQ

Smart Solutions for Paint Application

Colad says it works together with the paint processing industry to create smart and technical solutions for paint application. In its own words, paint professionals and the quality of their work take centre stage, and the brand aims to protect, improve and beautify with a focus on perfection, supporting professionals to reach their highest potential.

Colad is one of three specialist brands within EMM International, a company headquartered in the Netherlands that develops allied products for paint professionals. EMM says its products are designed for and with professionals in the field, and that it develops and tests smart technologies with dedicated research and development and a 450 m² training centre. Its brands serve automotive refinish, OEM, marine, aviation and decorative markets.

EMM International and its brands are part of PPG, the paints and coatings company. Within PPG, EMM provides the allied products that support every step of the practical application process in the workshop, from surface preparation to finishing. Colad adds that its research and development never stops and that its products are tested extensively before they are brought onto the market.

Colad Waterproof Sanding Sheet 1000 Grit, three dark grey abrasive sheets fanned out

Masking Tape and Wet Sanding Sheets

Aqua Dynamic Masking Tape is designed for professional users and for jobs where waterborne or 2K paint systems are used. Colad describes it as a waterproof green crepe paper tape with temperature resistance of up to 120 degrees for 10 minutes, a sharp and clean edge for precise application and strong adhesion to both rubber and metal. The brand also says the tape can be removed easily and without residue.

Colad Waterproof Sheets are made from specially prepared latex waterproof paper and are designed for wet sanding of all paints. The brand says they remove scratches from the painted surface, which can then be polished to a high gloss finish, that precision placed grain gives an extremely uniform surface, and that an accurate grain bond system means fewer scratches. Colad supplies them in 230 x 280 mm sheets, 50 to a sleeve, in grades from P600 to P3000, while The Drivers HQ sells single sheets.

The Drivers HQ stocks the tape in four widths, from 19mm for fine edges and trim to 50mm for covering larger areas, and the sheets in 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 grit. Working through the grits in order and keeping the sheet and surface wet lets each stage remove the marks left by the one before, ready for machine or hand polishing.

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