Glass Sanding Solution

About Mirka
KWH MIRKA LTD is a family-owned Finnish company and a Mirka is the first company in its sector to obtain the three
world leader in abrasives technology innovation. We are most important quality standards. The production process
offering a complete range of technically superior, high guarantees reliable quality by following the ISO 9001 quality
quality abrasives, innovatively designed tools, complete assurance system. The OHSAS 18001 occupational health
sanding systems and supplementary products. This total and safety management system ensures a high level of work
innovative solution delivers real benefits to customers in safety. The ISO 14001 environmental management system
terms of speed, first-class efficiency, surface finish quality proves that we consider the environment in all our activities.
and cost effectiveness, even when tackling the most 95% of our products are exported and sold across the
demanding applications. globe through our subsidiaries and importers.

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Corporate Responsibility
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY. of our customers. We find it is equally clear to preserve the
Changing conditions inspire us to improve and grow our planet’s resources. Sustainability is a natural extension of this
business. We see that our customers are as interested in approach. It means taking the economy, the earth, and people
sustainability as we are. This is why our product development into consideration when we make business decisions – now
is focused on innovating the best sustainable products and and for future generations. We are continuously looking for
systems, while continually improving our own environmental opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint – this
performance. aligns with our company values and also cuts costs. We have
Our business is focused on providing the best surface worked hard to conserve energy and raw materials, reduce
finishing preparation tools and systems to customers. To be the waste, increase recycling, and decrease the use of persistent
most sustainable finishing systems provider, we are digging chemicals.
deep down to the core of our company to figure out what it We are developing healthier, safer, and
really means to be sustainable. We have accomplished a great more efficient products and processes so that
deal already and have many more initiatives we will take on in our customers and employees will benefit.
the future. For example, our dust-free sanding systems
For people working at Mirka, it has always been clear to help protect the lungs of workers while
not waste financial or material resources – of our own or those giving a cleaner and better surface finish.
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Mirka’s Glass Sanding Solution

Mirka's sanding solution for refurbishment End-user Recommendations

of glass can be used within many business
areas, e.g. 1. Take sufficient time over each sanding step; it is all about
giving each step the time it needs.
- Architectural
2. The fewer steps it takes to get the job done, the better.
- Automotive Otherwise there is a risk of optical refraction.

- Marine 3. The polishing step takes longer than the sanding steps.

4. We do not recommend that this process is used on car front

windshields because of the risk of optical refraction.

5. Always use a dust protection mask. Please check local

legislation about concentrations known to be hazardous.

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 Mirka Glass Sanding Process - It Is All About Time
GLASS SANDING AND POLISHING ON TEMPERED OR NORMAL GLASS

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Scratched glass. Always start the process by cleaning the surface using window cleaning
liquid. Start sanding with a fine grit, eg. P320, or just polish out the scratch. If
the fine grit doesn't sand enough use the next coarser grit. This way you can
avoid additional steps when removing the scratches.
The following process starts with grit P180. If grit P320 is used, the next step
is Abralon 360 followed by Abralon 600 before polishing.

3. 4.

Step 3: Sand with Abralon 360 and Mirka PS 1437 Rotary Polisher or Step 4: The "pre-polish step": Sand with Abralon 600 and continue with
Mirka RP 300NV 77mm Non Vacuum Rotary Polisher. Dry or wet sanding. Abralon 1000 using the Mirka PS 1437 Rotary Polisher or Mirka RP 300NV
Sanding time: Approx. 2–3 minutes. Wipe clean before next 77mm Non Vacuum Rotary Polisher. Dry or wet sanding.
sanding step. Sanding time: Approx. 3–4 minutes for each grit. Wipe clean before
polishing.

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Step 1: For removal of glass scratches sand with Abranet Sic P180 and Step 2: Sand with Abralon 180 and Mirka PS 1437 Rotary Polisher or Mirka
Mirka PS 1437 Rotary Polisher or Mirka RP 300NV 77mm Non Vacuum RP 300NV 77mm Non Vacuum Rotary Polisher. Dry or wet sanding.
Rotary Polisher. Dry or wet sanding. Sanding time: Approx. 2 minutes. Wipe clean before next sanding step.
Sanding time: Never do a short sanding sequence. Wipe clean before
next sanding step.

5.

Step 5: Polish with Polarshine E3 Glass Polishing Compound. Use Mirka Completed process.
PS 1437 Rotary Polisher or Mirka RP 300NV 77mm Non Vacuum Rotary
Polisher and Mirka White Polishing Felt Pad. Wipe the surface clean to
check the surface. Use a soft microfiber cloth and a window cleaning
liquid. Continue polishing for 4 minutes or more.

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Mirka Abrasives for Glass Sanding

Abranet® SIC NS 77 mm Abralon® 77 mm

Grit Mirka code Grit Mirka code

P80 5020305080 180 8A20302018

P120 5020305012 360 8A20302037

P150 5020305015
Abranet® SIC NS 500 8A20302051
P180 5020305018 600 8A20302061
P240 5020305025 Abranet® SIC NS is a multifunctional net 1000 8A20302092
abrasive without stearate, developed
P320 5020305032 Abralon® 125 mm
mainly for glass sanding, but is also
P400 5020305041 suitable for sanding of other hard surfaces Grit Mirka code

Abranet® SIC NS 125 mm like primers, clear coats and composites.

180 8A23202018
A combination of high performance and
Grit Mirka code
a longer lifespan than traditional abrasives 360 8A23202037
P80 5023205080 gives a cost-effective solution. The
500 8A23202051
bonding is of resin type, and Abranet SiC
P120 5023205012
NS is coated with a dense, uniform layer of 600 8A23202061
P150 5023205015 silicon carbide grains. 1000 8A23202092
P180 5023205018
Abralon® 150 mm
P240 5023205025
Grit Mirka code
P320 5023205032
180 8A24102018
P400 5023205041
360 8A24102037
Abranet® SIC NS 150 mm Abralon® 500 8A24102051
Grit Mirka code
Abralon® is a unique, multifunctional 600 8A24102061
P80 5024105080
sanding material developed for tackling 1000 8A24102092
P120 5024105012 both smooth and profiled surfaces. Its
P150 5024105015 patented, flexible construction allows
it to create a smooth sanding pattern
P180 5024105018
on angled surfaces and edges while
P240 5024105025 minimising the risk of pressure marks. The
P320 5024105032 flexible weave also allows water and air to
pass freely, making it suitable for both dry
P400 5024105041
and wet sanding, by machine or by hand.
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Mirka Polishing Compounds for Glass Sanding

Polarshine® E3 Polarshine® E3
Glass Polishing Glass Polishing
Compound Compound
1L 250 ml
Mirka code: 7990310111. Mirka code: 7990302511

Water-based, silicone-free polishing compound designed for polishing out scratches on

glass surfaces. Suitable for most glass types and removes marks permanently. Polarshine
E3 should be used together with the Mirka felt pad and on a rotary polisher.

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 Mirka Tools and Accessories for Glass Sanding

Polishing Felt Cleaning Cloth Mirka® PS 1437

Pad White, 2/Pack 330x330 mm Polisher 150 mm
125x6 mm Grip Yellow, 2/Pack
Mirka code: 7996012511 Mirka code: 7991200111 Mirka code: 8991300111

77x6 mm Grip A yellow soft micro fiber cloth, with a The Mirka Polisher features a powerful,
Mirka code: 7996007711 fine texture. Absorbs residue well and is high-torque electric motor, along with
washable. a step-less switch and pre-selection of
A flat hard 6 mm thick white felt pad, rotational speed which makes it possible
designed for glass polishing applications. to achieve the precise speed required
The thick felt pad construction has when polishing. There’s also a loop handle
a good balance and feels stable during and a side handle for better control and
polishing. The pad is designed to be a spindle lock to make pad changes easy.
used in combination with Polarshine It’s an excellent tool for polishing smaller
E3 polishing compound and that surfaces and is designed to be used with
combination provides a good glass a maximum 150 mm pad. To achieve the
sanding process. best results, it’s recommended that Mirka
polishing compounds, backing pads and
polishing pads are used.

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Mirka® RP 300NV Dust Suction Hood Backing Pad 125 mm
Non Vacuum Rotary for PS 1437 Polisher M14 Grip 17H for
Polisher 77 mm Suction Hood
Mirka code: 8993540311 Mirka code: 9190152001 Mirka code: 9190153001

Mirka's pneumatic rotary polisher is a A suction hood that is easily attached to This 125 mm (5”) backing pad is equipped
powerful tool that provides a fast way to a Mirka PS 1437 Polisher without a key, for with robust hooks and 17 holes enabling
perfect finish. The shape allows operators use in demanding sanding applications. great dust suction. This backing pad
to reach small areas and offers a quick and When used with Abranet HD it provides should be used together with the Dust
effective polishing process. a dust-free solution. The front segment Suction Hood (Mirka code 9190152001)
can be removed to improve visibility and only.
give access to edges. The springs ensure
smoother operation, while the brushes
ensure good suction and protect the
surface.

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