Automotive refinish - Mirka

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About MirkaKWH Mirka Ltd is a family-owned Finnishcompany and a world leader in abrasives technologyinnovation. We are offering a complete rangeof technically superior, high quality abrasives,innovatively designed tools, complete sandingsystems and supplementary products. This totalinnovative solution delivers real benefits tocustomers in terms of speed, first-class efficiency,surface finish quality and cost effectiveness, evenwhen tackling the most demanding applications.Mirka is the first company in its sector to obtainthe three most important quality standards. Theproduction process guarantees reliable quality byfollowing the ISO 9001 quality assurance system.The OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safetymanagement system ensures a high level of worksafety. The ISO 14001 environmental managementsystem proves that we consider the environment inall our activities.95 percent of our products are exported andsold across the globe through our subsidiaries andimporters.Read more: www.mirka.comCorporate ResponsibilityCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TOWARDSSUSTAINABILITY. Changing conditionsinspire us to improve and grow our business.We see that our customers are as interestedin sustainability as we are. This is whyour product development is focused oninnovating the best sustainable productsand systems, while continually improving ourown environmental performance.Our business is focused on providingthe best surface finishing preparation toolsand systems to customers. To be the mostsustainable finishing systems provider, weare digging deep down to the core of ourcompany to figure out what it really meansto be sustainable. We have accomplisheda great deal already and have many moreinitiatives we will take on in the future.For people working at Mirka, it hasalways been clear to not waste financial ormaterial resources – of our own or thoseof our customers. We find it is equallyclear to preserve the planet’s resources.Sustainability is a natural extension of thisapproach. It means taking the economy, theearth, and people into consideration whenwe make business decisions – now and forfuture generations.We are continuously looking foropportunities to reduce our environmentalfootprint – this aligns with our companyvalues and also cuts costs. We have workedhard to conserve energy and raw materials,reduce waste, increase recycling, anddecrease the use of persistent chemicals.We are developing healthier, safer, and moreefficient products and processes so that ourcustomers and employees will benefit. Forexample, our dust-free sanding systems helpprotect the lungs of workers while giving acleaner and better surface finish.2

ContentsOptimized Surface Preparation 6OSP system 6How to use the OSP system 7Standard repair process 8Panel repair 9Primer preparation 10Paint preparation 11Painting 12Paint rectification 13Polishing process 15Deep cleaning preparation 16Abrasives 26Net by Mirka 27The Net family 28The Star family 30The Gold family 32High Quality paper abrasives 34Abralon® 35The Mirlon® range 36Mirka tools and accessories 37The Sandman® 38Polishing solutions 18The magic of Polarshine® 20Polarshine® polishing compounds 21Polishers and Polarshine® polishing accessories 22SYMBOLSDisc Sheet RollSR disc Net disc Net strip Net roll4

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHINGThe automotive refinish industry has been a key sector formore than two decades. Mirka’s capacity to consistentlyprovide cutting-edge products that meet the industry’sconstant need for improvements in efficiency, productivityand a cleaner working environment has seen it become one ofthe world’s most trusted brands.The MIRKA culture is to continually challenge traditionalconcepts and to think ‘outside the box’ to create uniquesolutions that give customers a clear edge. For exampleMirka’s innovative net sanding concept is unlike any other.The patented net abrasives contains literally thousands oftiny holes that allow dust and other particles to be efficientlyvacuumed away to prevent them clogging the disc surface.MIRKA’s Power Tools unit has also used creative thinking todevelop an ever expanding range of specialized tools whichare packed with clever design and attention to detail.Mirka's highly effective polishing product line, Polarshine,has become the clear choice for performance conscious users.Mirka’s unique concept of dust-free sanding, combinedwith our effective surface finishing solutions, has replacedtraditional sanding methods in many industries. Mirka’sproducts are approved by the most important global paintdealers and are used in bodyshops all over the world.5

OPTIMIZED SURFACE PREPARATIONOPTIMIZED SURFACE PREPARATIONOSP SYSTEMMirka’s net abrasive successstory took a big step forwardwhen the ground breaking OSP(Optimized Surface Preparation)system recently was introducedto the market. The OSP systemis a net sanding system solutionfor Automotive Refinishing,a simple standardized systemwith a clearly defined processand maximized performance.Easy to learn, with fewer stepsthan traditional systems andof course dust-free as all Mirka’snet abrasives.6

OPTIMIZED SURFACE PREPARATIONHow to use the OSP SystemPaint removal /Feather edgeOSP PRODUCT1 2 1 2 2USE:• Disc or strip No 1 for paint removal.• Disc or strip No 2 for feather edge.Polyester fillerPrimer preparationOSP PRODUCT1 23USE:• Strip No 1 to level polyester filler.• Strip No 2 for final leveling andas first step on fine polyesterfiller.USE:• Disc No 3 to prepare the repairedarea for primer by reducingscratches and expanding thefeather edge.FinishingOSP PRODUCT3 3USE:• Disc or strip No 3 to levelstructure on primer.USE:• Soft pad No 4for hard-to-reach areas.USE:• Finalize the sanding withdisc No 4.447

STANDARDREPAIR PROCESSThe combination of Mirka’s high performingabrasives and tools are developed to provide acorrect repair process which meets the demandsof todays’ automotive collision repair industry.Environment, health and safety are taken intoconsideration in all aspects of the process andalways with a focus on quality from start to finish,helping you to perform better.8

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPANEL REPAIRClean and inspectPaint removal1 2 12Preparation is the key. Degrease the whole working area.Remove paint on repair area,use net disc grit P80 or P120.Expand feather edge, use netdisc grip P180.Body fillerapplicationSanding steps /Step 11122ORMix and apply filler to damagedarea, avoiding surroundingpaintwork.Apply Mirka Dry Guide Coat tohighlight imperfections on thesurface.Shape and level body filler. Use net strip P80 or P120with sanding block or Mirka® OS 383 machine for smaller areas.Sanding steps /Step 2122ORApply Mirka Dry Guide Coat onfiller area.Fine sanding of body filler and feather out. Use net stripP180–P240 with sanding block or Mirka® OS 383 machine.❯❯❯ Check repair area, if required fill pinholeswith a fine polyester filler.9

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPRIMER PREPARATIONPrimer preparation1 2 2ORSand repair area expandingfeather edge into original paintwork. Use disc grit P320 with asoft interface pad.❯❯❯ Degrease panel and inspect.For edges use Goldflex-Soft pad P320 or Mirlon scuffing pad VF.Primer application12Clean the surface properly.Apply primer filler accordingto the paint manufacturersrecommendations.10

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPAINT PREPARATIONPrimer sanding12 2 3ORApply Mirka Dry Guide coat onthe primer filler area.For sanding block or Mirka® OS 383 machine repaired area,use net strip grit P320.Sand edges and hard to reachareas with Goldflex-Soft P500.Surface preparation123Further reduce scratch pattern.Apply Mirka Dry Guide Coat.Sand edges and hard to reachareas with Goldflex-Soft P600.Machine sand the area.Use net disc grit P500 +interface pad or Gold SoftGrip disc P500.Blending12Preparation of adjacentpanels and panel blend. UseAbralon® grit 1000 disc damp orPolarstar®/Microstar® disc withinterface pad dry.❯❯❯ Degrease panel and inspect.Use Mirlon Total® UF in thefade out area.11

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPAINTINGBase- and Clear coat1 2 3Degrease and wipe clean.Use Mirka Tack cloth.Apply base coat and clear coat.Final result.12

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPAINT RECTIFICATION Removal of dust nibsDefect removal12 3 4For removing of defectuse Polarstar® SR andMirka® AOS 130NV orMirka® ROS 150NV machine.Always use water whensanding, apply water to bothabrasive and on defect area.Use Mirka damper for bestresult.Light press with machine andsand for 2–3 seconds.Wipe clean and check thesurface. Repeat step 3 ifneeded. Use Mirka softmicrofiber cloth.Polishing / Finishing12 3 4Compounding: use Mirka®ROP2 312NV with Mirka®Lambswool Pro pad andPolarshine® 10. Apply smallamount of compoundon polishing pad.Gentle press on the machineat moderate speed, wipe cleanand check the surface. Repeatthe compounding processif needed.Polishing: use Mirka® Yellowwaffle pad and Polarshine® 10.Apply small amount ofcompound on polishing pad.Gentle press on the machineand use at moderare speed,wipe clean and check thesurface. Repeat the polishingprocess if needed. Use Mirkasoft microfiber cloth for finalcleaning.13

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEPAINT RECTIFICATIONLarge area single compoundpolishing solutionDefect removal1 2To reduce polishingtime and to producea excellent finish an additionalsanding step withAbralon® is often the key.Remove defects: use Microstar®P1200 or P1500 + 5 mm interfacepad. Sand with mediumspeed, 6,000–7,000 rpm.Reduce scratches: use Abralon®3000 damp sanding. Sand withlow speed, 6,000 rpm.Compounding1 Use recommendedpad and compoundcombination for bestresult.Do not use too muchcompound at a time.Use small amount whichis consumed on a focusedarea ❯❯❯ less messing andclean up!Use Polarshine® 10 andMirka® Lambswool Pro pad.Polishing speed max.1,500 rpm.Polishing / Finishing1 For light coloursa single stepcompound is oftenenough, for dark coloursuse additional step withblack soft pad.Keep the padsclean, a dirty padcauses deep swirls andscratches.Use Polarshine® 10 and Mirka®Yellow waffle pad. Wipe anddo final cleaning with Mirkasoft microfiber cloth. Polishingspeed max. 1,500 rpm.14

POLISHINGPROCESSMirka’s Polarshine polishing compounds aredeveloped for demanding polishing operations in anyapplication were a high gloss end result is important.The Polarshine product range consists of polishingand finessing compounds from coarse through to finegrades and is, when combined with Mirka polishersand pads, ideal for producing a high quality result.15

POLISHING PROCESSDEEP CLEANING PREPARATION PRIMirka® Cleaning Clay and Mirka® Clay LubricantMirka product code: 7991520011 Mirka product code: 7991530011The idea with the cleaning clay is to make a “deep cleaning”of the surface before any treatment. By cleaning properlybefore sanding it avoids the abrasive surface to becontaminated with dirt.Wash the surfacethoroughly with amild shampoo toremove surface dirtand grit.Cut off a suitablepiece of clay.01 0216

POLISHING PROCESSO R TO POLISHINGCheck that theCleaning Clay is notcontaminatedwith any heavy dirtparticles that couldscratch.Roll it into a balland shape the clayinto a disc.0304Wet the surfaceby applying ClayLubricant liberally05Gently rub thesurface with theshaped clay in anoverlapping patternsimilar to sandingfor 2–3 minutes. Ifnecessary, re-rollthe clay into a ball,as the exposed faceof the clay becomes“exhausted”,06thenre-flatten to expose afresh face.Continueworking until thecontaminationis removed.After use, placethe clay back into there-sealable plastic boxto maintain perfectcondition and to avoidcontamination.070817

POLISHING PROCESSPOLISHING SOLUTIONSFully cured paint works solutionCUTTINGTraditional fresh paint works solutionCUTTING / LARGE AREAUse Polarshine® 35 together with Mirka Lambswool pro pad.Use Polarshine® 15 together with Mirka Lambswool pro pad.POLISHINGPOLISHINGUse Polarshine® 10 together with Mirka® Yellow waffle pad.Use Polarshine® 10 together with Mirka® Yellow waffle pad.CUTTING / SMALL AREAUse Polarshine® 15 together with Mirka® Yellow waffle pad.18

POLISHING PROCESSFast-Finish fresh paint works solutionSurface protectionCUTTING OPTION 1Use Polarshine® 10 together with Mirka® Lambswool pro pad.POLISHINGUse Polarshine® Liquid Nano Wax togetherwith Mirka® soft microfiber cloth.OPTION 2Use Polarshine® 10 together with Mirka® Yellow waffle pad.Hologram removal and final finishon dark coloursUse Polarshine® Finishing Compound 3 togetherwith Black flat foam pad.Use Polarshine® VF5 together with Black flat foam pad.Use Polarshine® Finishing Compound 3 togetherwith Mirka® soft microfiber cloth.19

THE MAGIC OFMIRKA POLARSHINE ®In Northern Europe a strange light phenomenon can occasionally be seen inthe sky at night. Sometimes it is seen as sweeping beams of light, sometimes asglowing arches. Often it appears as huge curtains of light sweeping eerily acrossthe sky. It changes colour, shines and creates a beautiful display that will fascinateand spellbind.20

POLISHING PROCESSPOLARSHINE ® POLISHING COMPOUNDSPolarshine® Polishing Compound 35Mirka product code: 7992810111 (1 L)Polarshine® Polishing Compound 15Mirka product code: 7992450511 (1 L)Polarshine 35 is a coarse polishingcompound developed for demandingIndustrial and Marine applications. Polarshine 35 issuitable for materials such as gel coats, high glosslacquers and composites. This product has a fasterand more efficient compound and produces ahigh surface gloss. By using Polarshine 35 you areable to minimize the sanding steps. This polishingcompound has special emulsifying properties,which reduce the risk of drying out or overheatingthe surface. The viscosity of Polarshine 35 reducessplashing and is easy to use.This advanced cutting formulationis the quick and easy polishingoption for efficiently producing a premiumsurface finish on both freshly applied andestablished paintwork. Rather than coverup scratches, Polarshine 15 actually polishesthem out before your eyes to leave a firstclass gleam. It is cost effective, safe and easyto use and even clean up is quicker andsimpler thanks to the low splash, silicon-freecompound. Polarshine 15 is designed to beused for machine application.Polarshine® Polishing Compound 10Mirka product code: 799401511 (1 L)Polarshine® VF5Mirka product code: 799275111 (1 L)An ultimate single compound system.Polarshine 10 is a medium coarse polishingcompound especially designed for achievingthe best result after sanding with Mirka’s uniqueproducts. Polarshine 10 is suitable for all paintsystems and for polishing of scratch resistantclear coats. It is designed to keep the surfacetemperature low when polishing and it removesmarks permanently. Polarshine 10 is silicon freeand can be used for both machine and handapplication.Polarshine VF5 is a medium finepolishing compound suitable forhologram removal. Polarshine VF5 is siliconefree and suitable to be used with a randomorbital polisher.Polarshine® Liquid Nano WaxMirka product code: 7992660311 (1 L)Polarshine® Finishing Compound 3Nano Antistatic WaxMirka product code: 7992660311 (1 L)Polarshine Liquid Nano wax is efficient andeasy to work with. It gives a good finish andexcellent results on dark color surfaces. Easy toclean up the residue. Leaves no color staining onpaint finish.Polarshine UF3 is an ultra-finepolishing compound, suitable forprotecting the achieved high gloss finishon both original paintwork and repaintedsurfaces. Polarshine UF3 is excellent forbuffing and sealing of surfaces and forhologram removal. It leaves a long lastinghigh gloss shine and it is ideal for demandingcolors. Polarshine UF3 contains carnaubawax and suitable for both machine and handapplication.21

POLISHING PROCESSPOLISHERS AND POLARSHINE ® POMIRKA® POLISHER PS 1437 150 mmMirka product code: 8991300111The Mirka Polisher features a powerful, high torque electricmotor, along with a step-less switch and pre-selection ofrotational speed which makes it possible to achieve theprecise speed required when polishing. There’s also a bailhandle and a side handle for better control and a spindle lockto make pad changes easy. It’s an excellent tool for polishingsmaller surfaces and is designed to be used with a maximum150 mm pad. To achieve the best results, it’s recommendedthat Mirka polishing compounds, backing pads and polishingpads are used.Technical specificationsThreadM14Weight (kg) 1.9Noise level (dB) 84Power input (W) 1,400Speed (rpm) 1,100–3,700Voltage main supply (VAC) 230MIRKA® POLISHER PS 1524 180 mmMirka product code: 8991400111The 180 mm polisher is ideal suited for all kinds of polishing tasksfrom compounding and polishing & fine polishing to buffing onlarger surfaces. This polisher has a powerful motor with goodcooling properties. The electronic variable speed maintainsconstant speed under load for consistent performance. ThePS1524 has a spindle lock for quick and easy pad changing. Toachieve the best results, it’s recommended that Mirka polishingcompounds, backing pads and polishing pads are used.Technical specificationsThreadM14Weight (kg) 3.3Noise level (dB) 83Power input (W) 1,500Speed (rpm) 800–2,400Voltage main supply (VAC) 23022

POLISHING PROCESSLISHING ACCESSORIESMIRKA® ROP2 312NV 77 mm / MIRKA® ROP2 512NV 125 mmMirka product code: 8994210311Mirka product code: 8994220311Mirka’s pneumatic Two-HandedPolisher features powerfulperformance, excellentstability during operation anda compact, streamlined designthat allows it to polish evendifficult to reach areas. Thatensures it is a fast and effectivepolishing machine - indeed, itsrandom orbital action producesparticularly impressive resultswhen buffing out sandingscratches. The optional sidehandle (included in the kit)provides an extra gripping pointto further increase control andreduce effort.MIRKA® ROP2 312NV 77 mmTechnical specificationsOrbit (mm) 12Weight (kg) 1.1Noise level (dB) 80Power (W) 276Speed (rpm) 10,000Work pressure (bar) 6.2Air consumption (l/min) 538Dust systemNon vacuumMIRKA® ROP2 512NV 125 mmTechnical specificationsOrbit (mm) 12Weight (kg) 1.2Noise level (dB) 81Power (W) 343Speed (rpm) 10,000Work pressure (bar) 6.2Air consumption (l/min) 594Dust systemNon vacuumMIRKA® RP2 300NV 77 mmMirka product code: 8994240311This MIRKA® RP2 300NV (non vacuum) Two-handedRotary Polisher is a powerful tool providinga fast way to a perfect finish. The shapeallows operators to reach small areas andthe two-handed grip gives great stabilityin polishing operations. The RP2 300NVhas a unique housing design, which allowsthe sander to be placed on its back withoutactivating the throttle lever. The speed is easy toadjust due to the side mounted speed control. Thecurved throttle lever provides unparalleled durabilitywith perfect ergonomics and the optional side handlegives a stabile grip and reduces vibration. MIRKA® RP2300NV is also equipped with an optional hanger forconvenient storage. The package includes a side handle,a hanger and a 77 mm grip backing pad no holes.MIRKA® RP2 300 NV 77 mmTechnical specificationsWeight (kg) 0.96Noise level (dB) 85Power (W) 343Speed (rpm) 3,000Work pressure (bar) 6.2Air consumption (l/min) 594Dust systemNon vacuum23

POLISHING PROCESSPOLISHERS AND POLARSHINE ® POMIRKA® RP 300NV 77 mmMirka product code: 8993540311This MIRKA® RP 300NV Rotary Polisher is a powerfultool providing a fast way to a perfect finish. Theshape allows operators to reach small areas. TheRP 300NV offers a quick and effective polishingprocess. This 77 mm polisher is designed to beused for smaller polishing jobs such as in paintrectification processes after using Polarstar SRproducts and in polishing processes for restoringof head lights.MIRKA® RP 300NV 77 mmTechnical specificationsWeight (kg) 0.55Noise level (dB) 81Power (W) 209Speed (rpm) 3,000Work pressure (bar) 6.2Air consumption (l/min) 481Dust systemNon vacuumMIRKA® LAMBSWOOL PRO POLISHING PADMirka product code: 80 mm 7990082111 150 mm 7991500211The pad is made of premium wool fibres. The woolfibers are optimized to keep the performance on ahigh level for demanding use. An excellent result isachieved when using the pad in combination withMirka Polarshine compounds 35, 15 and 10. Thepad is suitable for polishing all kinds of paintworksin ART applications.MIRKA® YELLOW WAFFLE POLISHING PADMirka product code: 85 mm 7993408521 150 mm 7993415021A polishing pad with medium density hardness andwaffle shape. The durable reticulated foam has anexcellent elasticity. The waffle shape has an optimizedpattern which improves the cutting performance andreduces the surface temperature during the polishingprocess. The pad is designed to be used in combinationwith Mirka Polishing Compounds, for both cutting withPolarshine 15 and polishing with Polarshine 10 and8. The foam pad is suitable for polishing all kinds ofpaintworks in the ART sectors.24

POLISHING PROCESSLISHING ACCESSORIESMIRKA® YELLOW POLISHING PADMirka product code: 85 mm 7993408511 150 mm 7993415021A flat polishing pad with medium density hardness. The durablereticulated foam has an excellent elasticity. The pad is designedto be used in combination with Mirka Polishing Compounds, forboth cutting with Polarshine 15 and polishing with Polarshine10 and 8. The foam pad is suitable for polishing all kinds ofpaintworks in the ART sector.BLACK FLAT POLISHING PADMirka product code: 150 mm 7993100111A polishing pad for fine polishing and hologramremoval with high gloss finish.MIRKA® SOFT MICROFIBER CLOTHMirka product code: 7991200111A yellow soft microfiber cloth, with a fine structure.Absorbs residue well and is washable.POLARSHINE® PAD WASHERMirka product code: 9195000111The Polarshine pad washer is a professional system for cleaning wool andfoam pads. It is designed to be used with a circular polisher (not orbital).The pad washer is a versatile and durable product. A clean pad ensures agood polishing result and extends the life of the polishing pads.PAD CLEANING TOOLMirka product code: 9195050111The pad cleaning tool is a hand-held cleaning tool for wool and foam pads.Use the wheels to clean the pads by rolling the tool over the spinning pad.Use the abrasive plates on the side to level and reshape foam pads.25

ABRASIVESMirka is a world leader in abrasives technologyand innovation. We are offering a complete rangeof technically superior, high quality coated, netand non-woven abrasives for surface finishing indiscs, strips, sheets, rolls and belts.26

THE NET FAMILYNET BY MIRKAMirka’s innovative ‘Net’ sanding concept is unlike anyother. The patented construction consists of a densenetwork of polyamide fabric threads onto which theabrasive grit is bonded. This open weave, net structuremeans that no dust particle is more than 0.5mm froma dust extraction hole. The result is phenomenal dustextraction across the entire abrasive surface and virtuallydust-free sanding!The exceptional dust extraction ability of the MirkaNet products has to be seen to be believed. Tests haveshown that Net products produce a miniscule amount ofdust compared to conventional dry sanding technologywith extraction. The Mirka Net products are so efficientat removing potentially dangerous sanding dust theyminimize dust contamination in the workplace andcreates a far healthier environment.Mirka Net products eliminate the frustrating problemof dust clogging the abrasive and creating pills whichcause defects in the sanding surface. Therefore, theNet product retains its original aggressive sandingperformance for far longer resulting in fewer abrasivesbeing needed for a given job. Since dust is continuouslybeing sucked away it’s always possible to see exactlywhat is happening at the sanding surface. This gives theuser greater control over the job and avoids problemssuch as over sanding.The Mirka sanding Nets are completely even. Withthousands of holes they provide a phenomenal dustextraction. The maximum distance from each sandingparticle to the closest dust extraction hole is 0.5 mm.Long-term investment in innovation pays off. Mirkawas the first abrasives company in the world to developa dust-free sanding system. It was a five-year process tobring this revolutionary technology to the market andalmost ten years to gain buy-in to the market. It has beenwell worth it. Our net abrasives have won many productinnovation awards and have been a best seller across theglobe. The story will continue.NO DUST27

THE NET FAMILYAbranet ® AceTechnical specificationsGrain Ceramic/Ceramic coatedBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeNetClosedGreyP80–P240, P320–P800Available as:77 mm125 mm150 mmAn addition to the growing dust-free net family. This product is developed fortougher and more demanding sanding applications. Because of its optimized netconstruction and ceramic grains, Abranet Ace offers superior cut and performance forhard wood (such as beech and oak) and a fast cutting on various solid surface materials.Abranet Ace is also working excellent on primer sanding applications, creating anoptimal performance and life time.Abranet ®Technical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangePolyamide fabricClosedBrown / whiteP80–P180, P240, P320–P1000Available as:The original multifunctional and dust-free net abrasive, especially developed forsanding putty, primers, lacquers, composite materials and a large amount of othermaterials for industrial use. Abranet combines high performance and a longer lifespanthan traditional abrasives, making it a cost effective solution. Designed for dry sandingby machine or by hand, its true dust-free sanding characteristics result in a cleanerwork environment, as well as a better surface finish.77 mm125 mm150 mm70 x 125 mm70 x 198 mm70 x 420 mm81 x 133 mm93 x 180 mm115 x 230 mm75 mm x 10 m75 mm x 25 m93 mm x 10 m115 mm x 10 m115 mm x 25 m28

THE NET FAMILYAutonet ®Technical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangePolyamide fabricClosedGreyP80, P120–P320, P400–P800Available as:Specially developed for the automotive refinishing industry, Autonet is a new-agesurface finishing solution offering speed, efficiency and an amazing dust extractionability. The patented construction eliminates clogging and pilling and ensures a longlifespan, while other highlights include excellent initial aggressivity, reduced edgewear in finer grits and a versatile range to suit any application.77 mm125 mm150 mm70 x 125 mm70 x 198 mm70 x 420 mm81 x 133 mm93 x 180 mm115 x 230 mmAbranet ® HDTechnical specificationsGrain Special aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeNylon meshSemi-openBrown / whiteP40, P60, P80, P120–P180Available as:125 mm150 mmAbranet HD is achieving outstanding results on the most challenging surfaceconditioning and repair applications such as paint stripping and , coarse putty sanding.Abranet HD has a nylon mesh backing material (in contrast to paper) to create a moreflexible and durable abrasive product which produces a more consistent surface finishmore quickly. Designed for optimum performance in wet and dry modes, it featuresexceptional resistance to edge wear and clogging which means it retains its highefficiency sanding properties for far longer, especially in demanding situations. It's alsomanufactured using an environmentally friendly, solvent-free coating.29

THE STAR FAMILY Mirka’s film abrasives have been specifically developed to efficientlytackle the latest demanding coatings applications and uses a polyester film backingmaterial (in contrast to paper) to create a more flexible and much smoother abrasivesurface. As a result the abrasives produce a finer, more consistent surface finish morequickly and, because it also has excellent resistance to clogging, it lasts longer, too.Microstar ®Technical specificationsGrainAluminium oxideBondingBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeLow VOC resin systemPolyester filmSemi-openWhiteP800, P1000, P1200, P1500Available as:Microstar, is designed for mattening and paint rectification of top- and clearcoat applications. Microstar has a special stearate layer and a smooth film backing.This product has a high quality finish and lasts longer as it doesn’t clog as easily astraditional products. Microstar produces a fine scratch pattern that is easy to polishout. For a perfect result, it is recommended to use Microstar with a 5 mm interface pad.Microstar is developed for dry sanding only.77 mm125 mm150 mmPolarstar ®Technical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxide/Silicon carbideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangePolyester filmSemi-openGreenP320–P1500Available as:Developed to efficiently tackle the latest demanding coatings applications,Polarstar quickly produces a fine, consistent surface finish and combines that withsuperb durability due to an excellent resistance to clogging. The polyester film backingmaterial creates a more flexible and much smoother abrasive surface, comparedto paper backing. In particular, it offers outstanding performance on hard toolinggelcoats and scratch resistant clearcoats.77 mm125 mm150 mm30

THE STAR FAMILYPolarstar ® SRTechnical specificationsGrainBondingAluminium oxide (SR3, SR5, SR7),Silicon Carbide (SR5)Resin over resinBackingCoatingAdhesiveReleasepaperColourGrit rangePolyester filmDefined Mono layer CoatingtechnologyWater resistant PSAPaper with printed id/traceabilityinformationPale yellow (SR3), Mint green (SR5),Lilac (SR7)3 micron (equivalent to P5000),5 micron (equivalent to P3000),7 micron (equivalent to P2500)Polarstar SR is the first in a series of new high technology micro products producedby Mirka. This innovation curing technology is energy saving with a low carbonfootprint. This sanding film is mainly developed for spot repair, used at car plants inthe finessing- and hospital area of the paint shops. The Polarstar SR products are alsoused in the automotive refinish processes. This product is primarily designed for wetsanding, for correction of small painting defects and removing of dust particles in topcoats and clear coats. Suitable for both machine and hand sanding.Available as:32 mm31

THE GOLD FAMILY The Mirka Gold products have become a classic abrasivewhich gives a great performance within a lot of different applications. The toughlatex coated paper base makes Gold a balanced flexible product with a good initialcut and good durability. The full resin bonding and the even grain coating providea constant stock removal and an excellent surface finish.GoldTechnical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeD-Paper/C-PaperSemi-openGoldP80–P800Available as:125 mm150 mm70 x 450 mm 115 mm x 50 mThis durable, all-round sanding material is very well suited for tackling all kindof applications within the automotive sector. Gold features semi-open and specialstearate coatings designed to prevent clogging and pill forming which helps achievean optimal sanding result.Gold Soft GripTechnical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeC-Paper with PE-FoamSemi-openGoldP320, P500, P800Available as:150 mmGold Soft is a sanding disc with optimal foam thickness. The semi-open graincoating gives a less dust clogging and better cutting performance. The soft backinggives an excellent paint finish. A softer disc edge eliminates damages on profilesanding. Gold Soft P500 is suitable for primer sanding applications and P800 formattening clear coats.32

THE GOLD FAMILYGoldflex-SoftTechnical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeA-latex paper, PE-foamSemi-openGoldP150–P320, P400–P1000Available as:115 x 125 mm 115 mm x 50 mThe soft and flexible Goldflex Soft has been developed for sanding profiledsurfaces and irregular, difficult-to-reach details by hand. Goldflex Soft is especiallyuseful within the automotive industry and the car repair branch. The foam base is gripfriendly and applies pressure evenly, which reduces the risk of sanding through thesurface. The special stearate coating prevents clogging. Suitable for both dry and wetsanding.33

HIGH QUALITY PAPER ABRASIVES Durable and high quality paperabrasives for achieving an optimal sanding result. All-round products formultipurpose use and suitable for both machine- and handsanding. Ourwide product range covers the full scale from coarse to fine.Q.Silver ®Technical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxide/Silicon carbideBonding Resin over resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeD-Paper/C-Paper/B-PaperSemi-openBlueishP80–P320, P400–P500, P600–P1500Available as:Designed with a backing consisting of a flexible and strong impregnated latexpaper, Q-Silver features optimal aggressivity, resulting in fast and efficient stockremoval, ensuring that it offers excellent performance on sanding tasks such as hardpaint films, fillers and composites.77 mm125 mm150 mm70 x 125 mm70 x 198 mm70 x 420 mm81 x 133 mm93 x 180 mm115 x 230 mmCoarse CutTechnical specificationsGrain Aluminium oxideBonding Resin over resin/Progressive BondBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeSpecially reinforced F-paperSemi-openMaroonP36–P40, P60–P150Available as:A specially reinforced backing material and Mirka's Progressive Bond dust bindingtechnology, make Coarse Cut ideal for all kinds of coarse sanding work. Featuresinclude, flexibility on rounded surfaces, excellent edge wear resistance and minimalclogging.77 mm125 mm150 mm70 x 420 mm115 x 230 mm34

ABRALON is specifically developed for surface preparationand finishing prior to polishing. Used in this mode Abralon producesan ultra-fine, consistent surface finish that is perfect for speeding upthe polishing process.Abralon ®Technical specificationsGrain Silicon carbideBonding Special resinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeKnitted fabric on foamSpecial Abralon® methodGrey180, 360, 500, 600, 1000,2000, 3000, 4000Available as:Abralon is a unique, multifunctional sanding material developed for tackling bothsmooth and profiled surfaces. Its patented, flexible construction allows it to create asmooth sanding pattern on angled surfaces and edges while minimising the risk ofpressure marks. The flexible weave also allows water and air to pass freely, making itsuitable for both dry and wet sanding, by machine or by hand.77 mm125 mm150 mm115 x 140 mm35

THE MIRLON® RANGE The Non Woven product range for contouredsurface conditioning, cleaning and finishing.Mirlon ®Technical specificationsGrainBondingAluminium oxide (GP,VF)Silicon carbide (UF,MF)ResinBackingCoatingColourGrit rangeNon wovenThree dimensionalGreen (GP)/Red (UF)/Dark grey (UF)/Brownish (MF)General Purpose 320, Very Fine 360,Ultra Fine 1500, Micro Fine 2000Available as:Thanks to its special structure, Mirlon is a flexible, three-dimensional fibre sandingmaterial that's easy to use on profiled surfaces and produces an excellent finish. It'sideal for matting of surfaces and creates an excellent base for the next lacquer layer.150 mm 152 x 229 mm 100 mm x 10 m115 mm x 10 mMirlon Total ®Technical specificationsGrainBondingAluminium oxide (VF)Silicon carbide (UF,MF)ResinBackingCoatingColourNon wovenThree dimensional Total CoatingRed (VF)/Grey (UF)/Beige (MF)Grit range VF 360, UF 1500, MF 2500Available as:115 x 230 mmDeveloped using Mirka's innovative Total Coating Technology, Mirlon Total ismore aggressive than Mirlon and produces a dense scratch pattern and rapid result.Suitable for use in wet and dry modes, it features an open and flexible structure andstrengthened fibres which make it strong and long-lasting.Very Fine (360) is recommended for primarysanding of new parts, old paint layers and sandingof repairs before applying primer.Ultra Fine (1500) is recommended for enhancingmechanical adhesion and panel blending.Micro Fine (2500) is ideal for removing oversprayand dirt nibs.36

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESMIRKA TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESMirka offers a wide range of sanders and polishers that provide a complete sanding solution and ensure that customers getthe very best from using Mirka abrasive products. A wide selection of genuine Mirka accessories is available to complement thecompany’s extensive range of abrasives, polishes and tools. The range is constantly being updated as market needs change andnew technology becomes available.Scan this QR code for more informationabout the products on our website www.mirka.com.Check also our videos on the Mirka YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/KWHMirkaLtd37

MIRKAThe Sandman®The Sandman is Mirka’s professional trainer and consultant, supporting customersto perform better. By taking advantage of the best from the high-tech Mirka range, thesurface preparation is done easy and with a perfect result. The combination of net sandingand other unique abrasive and polishing products, together with Mirka’s innovative andergonomic tools, gives the operator benefits that simply cannot be achieved witha conventional system.38

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