SOP - Clearcoat Spot Repair
• Remove dirt nibs 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.
Polarstar® SR 5 Micron
SR-301-5A
MROS150
(1.25", 5mm orbit)
1125S-R Backup Pad
Waterproof P2000
21-801-2000
MROS150
(1.25", 5mm orbit)
1125S-R Backup Pad
Sand using moderate speed with a small amount of water as a lubricant.
Sand until the defect is just even, or slightly above the surrounding surface area. Sanding too long will produce “coin marks” in the finish.
Polishing Compound 10
PC10-1L
MROP-312TH Random Orbital Sander
(3", 12mm orbit)
MPADOF-3.25 Orange Foam Pad
913G Backup Pad
Buff using PC10 compound in conjunction with an orange foam polishing pad (MPADOF-3.25).
Use a moderate speed to prevent “burning” the finish.
Keep the pad clean from compound build-up.
Polishing Compound 10
PC10-1L
MROP-312TH Random Orbital Sander
(3", 12mm orbit)
MPADBF-3.25 Black Foam Pad
913G Backup Pad
Polish using PC10 with a black foam pad (MPADBF-3.25).
Use a moderate speed to prevent “burning” the finish.
Microfiber Cloth
M-9915B
Wipe away any polishing residue using a clean microfiber cloth.