Here is a goal: Cleaning up dye on sticks

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Options are: + Remove unwanted dye by sanding with 120 grit sanding compound for past the 22 inch mark on your sticks.. + Remove unwanted dye by sanding with 120 grit sand paper for past the 22 inch mark on your sticks..
Remove unwanted dye by sanding with 120 grit sand paper for past the 22 inch mark on your sticks.