Mirka launching Iridium Soft for efficient dry sanding
Mirka is launching Iridium Soft, heralding a new era of sanding. The flexible film on a soft foam backing is designed for dry use, optimised for high-performance fine sanding by machine or hand in automotive surface finishing environments, with a construction that balances flexibility, precision and efficiency.
Iridium Soft is suitable for pre- and post-paint applications, especially hard-cured coatings found in the collision repair sector. The abrasive’s three-part Multifit hole configuration constructed with a polyurethane layer on a flexible foam base and long-lasting aluminium oxide grains, is designed to follow the contours of a car body closely for precision sanding, providing great cutting performance and even sanding results. It offers a new level of control, durability and superior finish, ensuring a better user experience and outstanding results.
Dry sanding is particularly beneficial as it is a faster process, generates less mess and can be employed with a mobile dust extraction unit to save energy costs and generate a dust-free environment.
Key Features
Versatility: efficient dry sanding in eight grits, from 400 to 2000 for a wide range of sanding applications
Flexible foam backing: soft foam base conforms effortlessly to curves and contours for smooth, even sanding
Clog-resistant: Mirka’s Multifit dust extraction pattern prevents clogging and ensures a cleaner workspace
Long lifetime: precision coating and specialised grains optimise performance, ensuring a long lifetime on demanding surfaces
Comfort: ease of handling and ergonomic operation reduces user fatigue during both manual and machine sanding
Smooth surface preparation: a fine scratch pattern ensures that the surface is evenly prepared for the next step, such as priming, painting, or polishing. It prevents visible scratches after finishing.
Steve Smith, national sales manager, Collision Repair at Mirka (UK) Ltd, says: “Iridium Soft is anything but. It brings all the benefits of dry sanding to deliver a fine result, with all the advantages of a dust-free workshop.”