Definitely _not_ the same. Particle shape is very different. Never had to
have SWMBO take pieces of 400 grit out of my fingers with tweezers.

I suppose comparisons are a "scratch no worse than" proposition.

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"David" wrote in message

check out the chart: it says 400-600 grit.


But does it give the same finish? I never thought of them being
interchangeable. When is one more appropriate than the other.

Aside from using SOS pads to clean whitewalls, I'm not knowledgeable about
using steel wool.
Ed