SOP - Small Area Body Repair
• Repair of minor dents, scratches or hail damage.
• Prepare damaged area for paint. Areas are 3" or less 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
AE-203-080
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Iridium® P80
24-3MH-080
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Gold P80
23-608-080
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Sand an area approximately 2-3” beyond the damaged area using P80 grit abrasive discs and a MR-350CV random-orbital sander to expose bare metal. Featheredge the paint inward toward the repair area.
Use an DE-1230-PC dust extractor or other dust collection system when sanding. The MR-350 finishing sander can be converted for vacuum use with the MR-3CVC 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® P80
AE-570-080
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Iridium® P80
24-3MH-080
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Q Silver P80
2B-608-080
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Gold® P80
23-680-080
91402 Vacuum Block - Grip
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Using a vacuum block, sand hardened filler using 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
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Iridium® P180
24-3MH-180
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Q Silver P180
2B-608-180
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Gold® P180
23-680-180
MVHB35 Vacuum Block
(2-3/4" x 5")
9193500111 Dry Guide Coat
Sand using a vacuum block and a P180 grit abrasive. Sand the highlighted repair area until the surface is uniform.
Autonet® P180
AE-203-180
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Iridium® P180
24-3MH-180
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Q Silver P180
2B-608-180
MR-350CV Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
After the repair has been shaped, featheredge and refine the straight line scratches using P180 grit discs with a MR-350CV sander.