SOP - Clearcoat Small Area Finishing
• Remove dirt nibs, runs or sags in clear coats.
• Match original paint surface texture.
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.
Microstar® P1500
FM-608-1500
MR-350 Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
9133 Interface Pad
Polarstar® P1500
FA-608-1500
MR-350 Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
9133 Interface Pad
Q.Silver® P1500
2C-608-1500
MR-350 Sander
(3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
9133 Interface Pad
Sand with 1500 grit (dry) using moderate speed.
The clear should “powder” when sanding. If you can not produce dust, then it is not dry enough to sand. Sanding too early risks producing “pills” which will damage the surface.
Abralon® 3000
8A-203-3000
MR-350 Sander (3", 5mm orbit)
913GV Backup Pad
Refine sand scratches using 3000 grit Abralon with a 50% overlap pattern (wet).
Spray the pad and surface with clean water. If too much is used, it will be evident by water “slinging” from the pad, and the abrasive will float over the surface with reduced cutting action.
Polishing Compound 35
PC35-1L
MR-30 Rotary Buffer
(3", 5mm orbit)
MPADTW-3 Wool Pad
Polishing Compound 15
PC15-1L
MR-30 Rotary Buffer
(3", 5mm orbit)
MPADTW-3 Wool Pad
Buff using polishing compound in conjunction with a twisted wool pad (MPADTW-3)
Use a moderate speed to prevent “burning” the finish.
Keep the pad clean from compound build-up. (If shop does not use twisted wool, you can substitute a lambs wool pad MPADLW-3)
Polishing Compound 10
PC10-1L
MPADBF-3.25 Black Foam Pad
MR-30 Rotary Palm Buffer
Polishing Compound F05
MMF05-1L
MPADBF-3.25 Black Foam Pad
MR-30 Rotary Palm Buffer
Polish using polishing compound with a black foam pad (MPADBF-3.25).
Use a moderate to prevent “burning” the finish.