SOP - Large Area Body Repair
• Repair of major dents, large scratches through painted surfaces to bare metal.
• Prepare damaged area for paint. Areas are 3" - 8" in diameter.
Mirka Abrasives recommends the Unique or Best product for these applications. To customize your SOP, click the color coded box to choose the Good/Better/Best/Unique product for each step.
Autonet® P80
AE24105080
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
Iridium® P80
24-6MH-080
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
QSilver® P80
2B-611-080
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
Gold P80
23-611-080
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
Sand an area approximately 2-3” beyond the damaged area using the abrasive discs and the Mirka® PROS sander to expose bare metal. Featheredge the paint inward toward the repair area.
Use an DE-1230-PC portable dust extractor or other dust collection system when sanding. The MR-608 sander can be converted for vacuum use with the MR-6CVC kit.
(Body Filler)
Apply filler in thin layers and spread smoothly over the entire repair area. Do not apply material all at once as this can cause pinholes. To ensure best adhesion, apply firm pressure with spreader when applying. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper mixing ratios and curing times.
Autonet® P080
AE-570-080
MR-38CV-1
(3" x 8" Vacuum-Ready Orbital Sander)
9193500111
Iridium® P80
24-6MH-080
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
QSilver® P80
2B-611-080
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
Gold® P080
23-611-080
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
Sand hardened filler using the MR-38CV-1 orbital sander and P80 grit abrasive. Avoid creating coarse scratches outside the filled area during the initial cut. After initial shaping, apply Guide Coat to highlight the repair area. Block the repair to reveal any low areas. Additional filler may be required if excessive low spots remain. Re-apply Guide Coat.
Autonet® P180
AE-570-180
MVHB38 Vacuum Block
9193500111
Iridium® P180
24-6MH-180
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
QSilver® P180
2B-611-180
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
Gold P180
23-611-180
AF4418 Durablock
(2-5/8" x 11")
9193500111
Using P180 grit abrasive and a vacuum block, sand the highlighted repair area until the surface is uniform.
Autonet® P180
AE24105018
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
Iridium® P180
24-6MH-180
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
QSilver® P180
2B-611-180
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
Gold P180
23-611-180
MRP-680CV
(6", 8mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad
After the repair has been shaped, featheredge and refine the straight line scratches using P180 abrasive discs with the Mirka® PROS sander.