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Mirka Abralon Pads
Hi Dan, I’m using Mirka Abralon pads for the first time. I’m brushing with Epifanes clear high gloss onto teak. U mentioned using Abralon Pads in prep for the final coat. Q1 - do you continue using 320g, as part of final coat prep, and then finish prep with Abralon Pad OR do you skip 320g and only use Abralon Pad in this final coat prep? Q2 - do you use Abralon pads in conjunction with an orbital sander OR by hand for this final coat prep?
I would probably do the initial prep with an Abranet 320g and then go over it again with a 400g Abralon. Two reasons for that really; firstly the Abrasion pads are foam backed and so don't give you such a flat finish when sanding back, things can get a little wavy. Also it will be slightly quicker to go over with a 320g first even if that means then going over again with a 400g operation.
You can do this either by hand or with an orbital. For me it would depend slightly on the surface I am working on. It it's a nice flat one that I can do with a sander then I will. A light mist with water will help to stop any potential pig tails due to clogging on the paper. Doing this by hand of course will also remove any chance of machine induced marks in the final finish.