{"product_id":"mirka-abralon-6-in-180-grit-foam-sponge-backed-wet-dry-hook-and-loop-sanding-discs-20-box-8a-241-180","title":"Mirka Abralon 6-in. 180 Grit Foam\/Sponge-Backed Wet\/Dry Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, 20\/Box (8A-241-180)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/sander.svg\" alt=\"sander\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Sanding Disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe foam-backed disc conforms to smooth curves, edges, and profiled surfaces. That helps reduce pressure marks where a stiffer sanding disc can leave uneven scratch patterns.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet or Dry Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe open weave construction lets water and air pass through the disc, so it works for wet sanding or dry sanding by hand or by machine. That gives you more control over finish work and pre-polishing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/grit-range.svg\" alt=\"grit-range\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 Grit Finish Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 180-grit aluminum oxide abrasive is a practical choice for refining surfaces before polishing or the next finishing step. It is especially useful when you need a consistent sanding pattern without being overly aggressive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Mirka 8A-241-180 Abralon 6 Inch Foam\/Sponge-Backed Wet\/Dry Discs 180G, 20\/Box is a foam-backed sanding disc set built for finish sanding and pre-polishing on smooth, curved, and profiled surfaces. This is a sanding disc designed for flexible surface finishing and polishing prep. Model Number: 8A-241-180. If you work on automotive panels, marine surfaces, gelcoat, lacquer, or composite parts, this is the kind of abrasive that helps you clean up the surface without fighting a stiff disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes Abralon different from a standard hook and loop sanding disc is the construction. Mirka uses a flexible weave and foam backing that let the disc follow the surface instead of digging into high spots. In real use, that means better control on edges, contours, and angled areas where pressure marks can show up fast. That matters when the goal is finish quality, not just material removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe aluminum oxide abrasive and 180-grit rating put this disc in the zone for refining the surface before the next step, whether that is polishing, additional sanding, or finishing work. It is not meant to be the first disc you grab for heavy stock removal. It is the better choice when the shape of the part and the quality of the scratch pattern matter more than brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAnother practical advantage is wet and dry capability. The weave allows both water and air to pass through, which helps when you want to keep heat down, control dust, or improve the finish during polishing prep. That gives you flexibility in the shop or on detail work where the material and finish system call for different sanding methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMirka also positions this abrasive for both hand use and machine use, which is useful on mixed-detail jobs. Flat areas can be handled with a machine, while tighter contours and transitions can be blended by hand without switching to a completely different abrasive system. That kind of consistency helps when you are chasing an even finish across the whole part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis disc is especially well suited for automotive and marine work, along with finishing tasks on gelcoat, SMC, glass reinforced plastic, and lacquered surfaces. If you do bodywork, boat finishing, composite repair, or detailed surface prep, this is the type of abrasive that earns its keep. For users who need a flexible sanding disc that leaves a smoother, more controlled pattern on tricky shapes, this Mirka Abralon disc is a smart buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Control on Curves and Edges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260623804_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka 8A-241-180 Abralon 6 Inch Foam\/Sponge-Backed Wet\/Dry Discs 180G, 20\/Box packaging and sanding discs for automotive and marine surface finishing work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe foam and flexible backing help this sanding disc stay in contact with curved and profiled surfaces more evenly than a standard rigid disc. That is the whole point of Abralon. It helps you refine the surface while reducing the chance of leaving uneven pressure marks behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e6 inch disc size for common sanding and finishing setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFoam or sponge-backed construction for flexible contact on contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSuitable for wet sanding or dry sanding by hand or machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(20) Mirka Abralon 6 inch foam\/sponge-backed wet\/dry discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e180 grit aluminum oxide abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Abrasive Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAluminum Oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Disc Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Backing Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFoam\/Sponge-Backed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/toolbox.svg\" alt=\"toolbox\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Use Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWet\/Dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Pack Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20\/Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9.76 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eUse Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSuitable for both machine sanding and hand sanding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/sander.svg\" alt=\"sander\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eListed for use with angle grinders, bench grinders, and die grinders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePolishing Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Sanding\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGelcoat Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eComposite Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLacquer Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eProfiled Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse these with light, even pressure and let the foam backing do the work. If you bear down too hard on edges or body lines, you give up the biggest advantage of Abralon, which is a more uniform sanding pattern with fewer pressure marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMirka 8A-241-180 Abralon 6 Inch Foam\/Sponge-Backed Wet\/Dry Discs 180G, 20\/Box is built for finish work, not brute sanding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf your job lives on curves, edges, gelcoat, or painted surfaces, this is the kind of sanding disc that makes the final result look cleaner with less fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive refinishers, marine techs, detail-oriented finishers, and anyone sanding shaped surfaces where consistency matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam-backed Abralon design is the real value here. It flexes where standard discs stay stiff, which helps preserve the surface instead of gouging it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 180-grit finishing and prep abrasive. If you need aggressive stock removal first, start with a coarser step and save these for the refining pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a wet sanding disc or a dry sanding disc?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for both wet and dry sanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is used for the abrasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e The abrasive material is aluminum oxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat surfaces is this disc intended for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is intended for smooth and profiled surfaces, including gelcoat, SMC, glass reinforced plastic, lacquers, and similar finishing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this better for heavy removal or finish work?\u003c\/strong\u003e With its 180-grit rating and foam-backed construction, it is better suited for finish sanding, pre-polishing, and controlled surface refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Mirka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385930080550,"sku":"8A-241-180-MIRKA","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260623804_1.jpg?v=1782171941","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-abralon-6-in-180-grit-foam-sponge-backed-wet-dry-hook-and-loop-sanding-discs-20-box-8a-241-180","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}