SOP - High Gloss Wood Finishing
• Remove dirt nibs, runs or sags in clear and topcoats • Produce level, high gloss finish
Abranet P800
9A-232-800
Mirka® DEROS 5"
MID55020CAUS (5mm orbit)
915GV28 Backup Pad
Gold P800
23-614-800
Mirka® DEROS 5"
MID55020CAUS (5mm orbit)
915GV28 Backup Pad
Basecut® P800
22-622-800
Mirka® DEROS 5"
MID55020CAUS (5mm orbit)
915GV28 Backup Pad
Level orange peel and any defects using a P800 grit abrasive.
Microstar® P1500
FM-612-1500
MR-5 Sander
915GV20 Backup Pad
9155-5 Interface Pad
Follow with 1500 grit (dry) using moderate speed.
The coating 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.
Microstar was designed to remove runs, dust nibs, excess orange peel or other surface defects in painted surfaces or gelcoat prior to polishing.
Abralon® 3000
8A-241-3000
MR-5 Sander
915GV20 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.
Polarshine® 10
PC10-1L
MPADTW-7.5-1.5 Wool Pad
(7” Rotary Buffer)
Buff using PC10 compound in conjunction with a twisted wool pad (MPADTW-7.5-1.5)
Use a slow speed (1,500 rpm) 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-7.5)
Finishing Compound
FC5-1L
MPADBF-8 Foam Pad
(7” Rotary Buffer)
For extra gloss, polish using FC5-1L with a black foam pad (MPADBF-8).
Use a slow speed (1,500 rpm) to prevent “burning” the finish.
Wipe surface clean using a lint-free microfiber cloth.