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Paint Care

Paint care covers everything you do to keep your car's finish in good condition: polishing and compounding, washing, protecting and coating. Most of the damage you see on paintwork, swirls, scratches and dullness, is not inevitable. It is the result of incorrect washing, poor products or neglect.

Whether you want to bring a car back to showroom shine or simply protect the existing paint for years to come, the foundation is the same: first correct what is wrong, then protect what is good. That order is not optional.

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad P4000

34 mm (10 st) · 125 mm (20 st) · 150 mm (20 st)

Ultra-fine foam-backed pad for the very last step before polishing

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Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad P3000

77 mm (20 st) · 125 mm (20 st) · 150 mm (20 st)

Very fine foam-backed pad for the final step before polishing

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Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad P2000

34 mm (10 st) · 77 mm (20 st) · 125 mm (20 st) · 150 mm (20 st)

Fine foam-backed pad for wet and dry sanding

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Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad P1000

34 mm (10 st) · 77 mm (20 st) · 125 mm (20 st) · 150 mm (20 st)

Flexible foam-backed pad for wet and dry sanding

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Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad P500

34 mm (10 st) · 77 mm (20 st) · 125 mm (20 st) · 150 mm (20 st)

Flexible foam-backed pad for wet and dry sanding

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Mirka Abralon Sanding Pad 34mm P360

Flexible foam sanding pad for small, contoured surfaces

€8.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P1000 (50 pieces)

Extra-fine sanding net as the final step before machine polishing

€62.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P800 (50 pieces)

Ultra-fine sanding net to remove paint imperfections before polishing

€62.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P600 (50 pieces)

Fine sanding net for the final prep step before polishing

€62.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P500 (50 pieces)

Ultra fine grit as the final step before polishing

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P400 (50 pieces)

Very fine grit for intermediate sanding between paint layers

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P320 (50 pieces)

Extra fine grit for denibbing and matting between paint layers

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P240 (50 pieces)

Fine grit for an even surface before the basecoat

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P220 (50 pieces)

Fine grit for the final primer preparation

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P180 (50 pieces)

Medium grit for smoothing filler and primer

€69.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P150 (50 pieces)

Coarse grit for sanding down filler and old paint

€64.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P120

Advanced sanding mesh for finer prep work with less dust

€59.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P100

Advanced sanding mesh for dust-free machine sanding with longer lifespan

€69.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Ace Sanding Net 150mm P80 (50 pieces)

Coarse sanding net for fast material removal without dust clouds

€72.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Sanding Net P1000

77 mm · 125 mm · 150 mm

Extra fine sanding mesh for the final step before high gloss polishing

From€47.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Sanding Net P800

77 mm · 125 mm · 150 mm

Fine sanding mesh to prep paintwork before polishing

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Sanding Net P600 (50-pack)

77 mm · 125 mm · 150 mm

Open-mesh sanding discs for virtually dust-free sanding of filler, primer and paint

From€47.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Sanding Net P500 (50-pack)

77 mm · 125 mm · 150 mm

Open-mesh sanding discs for virtually dust-free sanding of filler, primer and paint

From€47.95

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Sanding Discs & Paper

Mirka Abranet Sanding Net P400 (50-pack)

77 mm · 125 mm · 150 mm

Open-mesh sanding discs for virtually dust-free sanding of filler, primer and paint

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Frequently asked questions

Polishing corrects the paint by abrading away a very thin layer. Waxing and coating are protective layers that sit on top of the paint. Wax is easy to apply but breaks down faster. Coating lasts longer but requires more thorough preparation.

No. If the paint is already in good condition, free of swirls and scratches, you can move straight to protection. Polishing is only needed when you want to correct paint defects or improve the gloss.

Many steps in paint care are perfectly achievable yourself, such as washing, clay bar, waxing and sealant. Machine polishing takes some practice and the right products, but it is definitely achievable if you take the time to learn.

You use a paint depth gauge for that. It measures in microns and gives you a picture of the remaining thickness across different panels. Especially on older cars or cars that have been resprayed before, this is essential to avoid cutting through the paint.

Washing too aggressively with the wrong materials, applying protection to paint that is not clean and skipping polishing on a scratched car before coating. Each of those mistakes costs more work later than it saves in the short term.

Tips for Paint Care

Always use the two-bucket method when washing. One bucket with soapy water for the mitt, one with clean water for rinsing. That stops you dragging grit and dirt back across the paint.
Decontaminate your paint twice a year with a clay bar. Washing removes surface dirt, but iron particles and tar sit deeper and need to be pulled out mechanically.
Never dry off with a cotton towel. A microfibre drying towel or blown dry (with a leaf blower) prevents the microscopic scratches that show up when light hits the surface at an angle.
Always apply protection to clean, cool and dry paint. Wax, sealant or coating will not bond properly to a dirty or damp surface.
Swirls almost always come from the washing routine. Look critically at your equipment: are you using a soft, clean wash mitt, rinsing your buckets regularly and using a pH-neutral shampoo?