but i can not find 800 or 1000 grit sandpaper anywhere around me.

They dont have it at home depot or anywhere like that... i dont know where to look
Ive only found 600 grit, am I missing something about sand paper?
any suggestions?

 

WalMart, Look in the paint department, they come in a package of like 300,600,800 grit (or something like that) it comes with like 2 sheets of each. Just get wet/dry sand paper.

 

try an auto parts store, you'd be surprised.

 

Check out Michaels the craft store. * of them in Oregon, or if you have a local hobby shop they should carry it.

 

there are no stupid questions, just stupid people. haha

you may also wanna try a tool or specialty place if the auto parts store doesnt have any

 

Where are you looking, call an automotive paint store like ppg