Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500 (87233)

Achieve a Smooth Finish with Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500

The Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500 is a high-quality finishing abrasive designed for scale modellers, hobbyists, and crafters who need a smooth, professional-quality surface. Featuring a fine 1500-grit abrasive and a flexible cloth backing, this sanding cloth conforms easily to curved and complex surfaces, making it ideal for model cars, aircraft, Gundam kits, RC bodies, and other detailed projects. Its soft construction helps minimise creasing and reduces the chance of deep scratches during sanding.

Unlike traditional sandpaper, the Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500 wraps comfortably around contours and rounded surfaces. It can be used for both wet and dry sanding, providing excellent versatility when refining primer, smoothing paintwork, or preparing surfaces for polishing.

Why Choose Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500?

The Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500 is perfect for fine finishing work. The 1500-grit surface removes minor imperfections while leaving a smooth finish ready for polishing compounds or finer abrasives. The flexible cloth backing helps maintain even contact across curved surfaces, making it particularly useful for automotive models and painted body shells.

This Tamiya sanding cloth is also suitable for use on plastic, resin, wood, and light metals, making it a versatile addition to any modelling toolkit.

Features of Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500

• Genuine Tamiya finishing material
• Fine 1500-grit abrasive surface
• Flexible cloth backing
• Suitable for wet and dry sanding
• Ideal for curved and complex surfaces
• Helps minimise deep scratches
• Durable and long-lasting construction
• Can be cut into smaller sections as needed

Specifications

• Product Number: 87233
• Product Name: Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500
• Grit: #1500
• Colour: Pink
• Dimensions: 170mm x 130mm
• Quantity: 1 Cloth Sheet
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Suitable for plastic, resin, wood, and light metals

Ideal Uses for Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500

The Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500 is ideal for:

• Smoothing primer coats
• Refining painted surfaces
• Removing minor paint defects
• Preparing clear coats for polishing
• Finishing plastic and resin parts
• Scale model detailing
• RC body preparation

The 1500-grit rating sits between medium and ultra-fine sanding grades, making it an excellent choice for final surface preparation before polishing.

Care Instructions

To maximise the life of your Tamiya Sanding Cloth No.1500:

• Rinse after wet sanding
• Allow to dry before storage
• Store flat in a clean, dry area
• Cut smaller sections to reduce waste
• Replace when sanding performance decreases