The open mesh design employed in Abranet and Autonet products may allow the hook material of a backing plate to protrude through the mesh. If this occurs, the backing plate hooks will degrade quickly. Even worse, the hook material can cause surface marring! Avoid this problem by installing a Pad Protector. Also available in a 3" version: 9947

This simple device will not only protect the backing plate and surface being sanded, it also increases adhesion of the sanding disc to the backing plate. Since the Pad Protector is only about 1/16" thick, in most cases it will not affect the leveling capability of the disc.

Add a 3M^® 05791 Hookit 6" Flexible Velcro Hand Pad.
This versatile Flexible Round Hand Pad helps to distribute pressure much more evenly.  The elastic strap keeps the pad attached to your hand while you sand, increasing comfort and control.  If you use a water bucket while wet sanding, you'll appreciate this fact:  It floats!

More info: 6" Flexible Velcro Hand Pad

Add a 6" 3M^® 05792 Hookit 6" Half-Round Velcro Hand Pad.
This taco-shaped pad is somewhat rigid, with only minimal flexibility. Its straight edge features a smooth 1/4" radius, enabling it to be used inside inward-curved areas. Although designed for use with 6-inch diameter discs, it is not an exact fit: it's as if someone didn't account for the 1/4" radius. Regardless, this 3M version is the best fitting (and thinnest) available.

More info: 6" Half-Round Velcro Hand Pad

Add an interface pad. The time may come when you'll need to sand a sphere-shaped item, a cylinder, or a wickedly-curved fender. To increase cushioning and shapability of net mesh sanding discs, this is the interface pad you'll need. The Mirka 9166 6" Abranet Interface Pad measures 5-7/8" in diameter, and is 3/16" tall. Note that due to its height, this interface pad may lessen sanding disc movement, particularly if paired with small stroke machines. Also available in a 3" version: 9133

Mirka 6" Velcro Backing Plates can be found here.

Mirka 6" Velcro Interface Pads: 1066 | 9956 | 9166

Mirka 6" Velcro Sanding Discs can be found here:
        Abralon | Abranet | Autonet | Silver | Microstar

More Interface Pad info: Interface Pad Facts.

This interface pad was primarily designed for use with net mesh discs such as Abranet^_® and Autonet^_™, but works well with all hook & loop systems.

The open mesh design employed in Abranet^_® and Autonet^_™ products may allow the hook material of a typical backing plate to protrude through the mesh.   If this occurs, the backing plate hooks will degrade quickly. Even worse, the hook material can cause surface marring!

Avoid this problem by installing this interface pad.  Its hook characteristics have been optimized to perform exceptionally well with net mesh products.

The foam center is soft and very pliable, allowing an attached disc to flex and conform to curved or complex shapes. Using a vacuum system with your machine? This interface features over sixty vacuum holes, assuring a thorough cleaning of the sanding surface and disc. Available in 3" & 6" diameters (6" part #9133).

Notes:
1. If you don't need the extra cushioning for your net mesh discs but wish to use an appropriate interface, check out Mirka's Pad Protector.  They are available in 3" & 6" diameters (3" part #9947, and 6" part #9956).

2. Due to its 3/8" height, this interface pad may lessen sanding disc movement in relation to the backing plate, especially when used with small stroke machines.  When used with random orbital machines, backing plate rotation may also be affected.

The open mesh design employed in Abranet and Autonet products may allow the hook material of a backing plate to protrude through the mesh. If this occurs, the backing plate hooks will degrade quickly. Even worse, the hook material can cause surface marring! Avoid this problem by installing a Pad Protector. Also available in a 3" version: 9947

This simple device will not only protect the backing plate and surface being sanded, it also increases adhesion of the sanding disc to the backing plate. Since the Pad Protector is only about 1/16" thick, in most cases it will not affect the leveling capability of the disc.

Add a 3M^® 05791 Hookit 6" Flexible Velcro Hand Pad.
This versatile Flexible Round Hand Pad helps to distribute pressure much more evenly.  The elastic strap keeps the pad attached to your hand while you sand, increasing comfort and control.  If you use a water bucket while wet sanding, you'll appreciate this fact:  It floats!

More info: 6" Flexible Velcro Hand Pad

Add a 6" 3M^® 05792 Hookit 6" Half-Round Velcro Hand Pad.
This taco-shaped pad is somewhat rigid, with only minimal flexibility. Its straight edge features a smooth 1/4" radius, enabling it to be used inside inward-curved areas. Although designed for use with 6-inch diameter discs, it is not an exact fit: it's as if someone didn't account for the 1/4" radius. Regardless, this 3M version is the best fitting (and thinnest) available.

More info: 6" Half-Round Velcro Hand Pad


Mirka 6" Velcro Backing Plates can be found here.

Mirka 6" Velcro Interface Pads: 1066 | 1066F | 1066SF | 9956

Mirka 6" Velcro Sanding Discs can be found here:
        Abralon | Abranet | Autonet | Silver | Microstar

More Interface Pad info: Interface Pad Facts.

A high quality, all-purpose interface.

Interface pads are a necessity for machine sanding. If you were to own just one interface pad, this may be the one you'd want!

The foam material used to make this pad features a middle of the road firmness, while its 1/2" height is sufficient for most tasks.

Should you decide to pair your machine with a vacuum system, six holes ensure ample cleaning of the sanding surface and disc.

Looking for a similarly versatile pad with a bit more firmness and a little less height?
Try the Mirka 1066F.

Note: Due to its 1/2" height, this interface pad may lessen sanding disc movement in relation to the backing plate, especially when used with small stroke machines.

When used with random orbital machines, backing plate rotation may also be affected.

To view our entire interface pad lineup, check out the Interface Pad Page here.
To learn more about interface pads, check out the Interface Pad Info Page here.

Minimize the loss of machine motion while maximizing flexibility of the sanding disc.

Interface pads are oh-so useful. However, as their foam centers twist, compress, and rebound, machine motion can be dramatically affected.

This pad has been designed to minimize this side-effect, all the while delivering increased flexibility of the disc.  Compared to most other interface pads, this one transfers machine motion fairly unscathed.

Should you decide to pair your machine with a vacuum system, fifteen holes ensure ample cleaning of the sanding surface and disc.

Looking for a similarly versatile pad with a bit more pliability and a little more height?
Try the Mirka 1066.

Note: Due to its 3/8" height, this interface pad may lessen sanding disc movement in relation to the backing plate, especially when used with small stroke machines.

When used with random orbital machines, backing plate rotation may also be affected.

To view our entire interface pad lineup, check out the Interface Pad Page here.
To learn more about interface pads, check out the Interface Pad Info Page here.

For wickedly-curved surfaces, you'll want this soft & puffy interface.

At some point, the time may come when you'll need to sand a sphere-shaped item, a large cylinder, or even a wickedly-curved fender. Be prepared! This is the interface you'll need.

The foam used to make this interface is a bit stiffer than the type used to make the Mirka 9166. However, the height of this pad increases cushioning ability versus the 9166.

Available in 3" & 6" diameters (3" version is 1/2" tall, 3" part #1033).

Note: Due to its 3/4" height, this interface pad may lessen sanding disc movement in relation to the backing plate, especially when used with small stroke machines.

When used with random orbital machines, backing plate rotation may also be affected.

To view our entire interface pad lineup, check out the Interface Pad Page here.
To learn more about interface pads, check out the Interface Pad Info Page here.