SOP - Solid Surface Finishing

This guide is designed as a starting point when finishing solid surfaces. Actual grit selection may be changed to meet customer specifications for surface appearance.

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.
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Abranet® P120
9A-241-120

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Gold P120
23-611-120

Mirka® DEROS 6" 
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Basecut® P120
22-622-120

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Finish seams or level repair areas with a P120 grit abrasive.

Use a P120 grit (125 micron) abrasive (dry) to remove surface defects or repair areas.

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Abranet® P180
9A-241-180

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Gold P180
23-611-180

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Basecut® P180
22-622-180

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Surface preparation with Abranet®.

Use Abranet P180 grit (82 micron) to P240 grit (60 micron) abrasive (dry) to remove scratches and prepare for final surface finishing.

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Abralon® P360
8A-240-360

Mirka® DEROS 6"
MID65020CAUS (5mm orbit)
916GV48 Backup Pad

Final finishing with Abralon®.

Use Abralon 360 grit for matte finish.

For a satin finish, continue with 1000 grit. For a gloss finish, continue with 2000 grit.

Remember to wipe the surface clean between steps to prevent contamination scratches.

Abralon may be used dry, or with a water mist for lubrication. Best results for high gloss finishes are achieved when Abralon is used wet.

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Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
M-9915-B

Wipe dry using a microfiber cloth and inspect surface.