What type of sandpaper should I use to sand paint?

What type of sandpaper should I use to sand paint? 1. Start with a coarse silicon carbide sandpaper and conclude with a finer (80, 120, 180, 220) sandpaper. 2. Rub surface in a circular motion, smoothing edges of the old paint job.

1. Start with a coarse silicon carbide sandpaper and conclude with a finer (80, 120, 180, 220) sandpaper. 2. Rub surface in a circular motion, smoothing edges of the old paint job.