SOP - Surface Restoration

• For removal of light scratches and oxidation from gelcoat finishes.

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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CleanFirst_Microfiber

Blue Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
M-9915G

Using a suitable cleaner, properly clean  the surface to remove dirt, wax, grease or  any other contaminants from the gelcoat  using a microfiber cloth (M-9915G).

DEROS_Abralon

Abralon® P1000
5" or 6": 8A-241-1000

5": MID55020CAUS
      915GV28 Backup Pad
6": MID65020CAUS
      91648GV Backup Pad

Sand using an electric DEROS sander or pneumatic PROS sander to remove oxidation with Abralon® 1000 grit with a 50% overlap pattern (damp). Lightly spray the pad and surface with clean water. If too much is used, the abrasive will float over the surface with reduced cutting action.

Note: Sanding is not required unless gelcoat is heavily oxidized or weathered.

GOPR0536

Polishing Compound 45
PC45-1L

MPADTW-7.5-1.5
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Polishing Compound 15
PC15-1L

MPADLW-7.5
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Buff using Polarshine® 45 (PC45) compound in conjunction with a twisted wool pad (MPADTW-7.5). Use a slow speed (1,200 - 1,500 rpm) to prevent "burning" the finish.

Keep the pad clean from compound build-up.

GOPR0548

Polishing Compound 10
PC10-1L

MPADBF-8
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Polishing Compound F05
MM05-1L

MPADBF-8
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Polish using PC10 with a black foam pad (MPADBF-8).

Use a slow speed (1,500 rpm) to prevent “burning” the finish.

Finish with a carnauba-based wax with UV protection to protect the finish.