Mirka Twisted Wool Pad

Mirka Twisted Wool Pad is a heavy-duty wool polishing pad designed for fast, aggressive cutting and coarse polishing applications. Made from pure twisted wool, it provides high cutting performance while maintaining excellent heat dissipation during extended polishing sessions.

The pad is particularly suited to marine & automotive refinishing applications where significant correction or material refinement is required. It is designed to work effectively with Mirka Polarshine 35 and Polarshine 45 polishing compounds for demanding coarse polishing tasks.

Benefits

• Pure twisted wool construction delivers strong cutting performance for coarse and aggressive polishing.
• High cutting power makes it ideal for removing sanding marks and correcting heavily oxidised or weathered surfaces.
• Excellent heat dissipation helps manage heat during longer polishing sessions.
• Grip backing allows fast and secure attachment to a compatible polishing backing plate.
• Washable construction allows the pad to be cleaned and reused, helping extend its service life.
• Ideal for coarse polishing before progressing to finer polishing stages.
• Designed for use with Mirka Polarshine compounds, particularly Polarshine 35 and 45 for heavy cutting applications.

Ideal Applications

• Automotive paint correction
• Heavy oxidation removal
• Removal of coarse sanding marks
• Marine gelcoat polishing
• Boat and yacht restoration
• Coarse polishing and heavy correction

Recommended Compounds

The Mirka Twisted Wool Pad is designed for coarse polishing and pairs particularly well with Mirka Polarshine 45 and Mirka Polarshine 35. These combinations are suited to applications requiring substantial cutting and correction before moving to a finer polishing stage.

For a multi-stage polishing process, use the Twisted Wool Pad for the initial heavy-cut stage, then change to a more refined polishing pad and compound to remove remaining haze and refine the surface gloss.

Why Choose the Mirka Twisted Wool Pad?

When maximum cutting performance is required, the Mirka Twisted Wool Pad provides the aggressive polishing action needed for demanding correction work. Its pure twisted wool construction combines strong cutting ability with good heat management, while the grip backing makes pad changes quick and straightforward.

Use it as the heavy-cut stage of a multi-step polishing system, particularly when working with marine gelcoat, heavily oxidised surfaces or coarse sanding marks, before progressing to finer polishing stages.

1. Prepare the surface: Thoroughly clean the surface and remove dirt, grease, contamination and loose material before polishing.
2. Choose the appropriate compound: For aggressive correction, use a suitable coarse polishing compound such as Mirka Polarshine 45 or Polarshine 35.
3. Attach the pad: Secure the 150mm Twisted Wool Pad to a compatible 150mm grip backing plate. Ensure the pad is centred correctly before starting the machine.
4. Apply polishing compound: Apply a suitable amount of polishing compound to the wool pad. Avoid saturating the pad with excessive product.
5. Spread the compound: Before increasing machine speed, spread the compound over a manageable working area using controlled movements.
6. Polish using controlled passes: Work the pad across the surface using overlapping passes and moderate pressure. Keep the pad moving to maintain even correction and manage heat.
7. Monitor the surface: Regularly stop and inspect your progress. Clean away residue as necessary so you can accurately assess the level of correction achieved.
8. Clean the pad: When the wool becomes loaded with spent compound or polishing residue, clean the pad before continuing. The pad can be washed to help maintain its performance.
9. Refine the finish: Once the required level of correction has been achieved, move to an appropriate finer polishing pad and compound to refine the finish.