{"product_id":"mirka-abralon-6-in-180-grit-hook-and-loop-foam-sanding-disc-10-pack-8a-240-180","title":"Mirka Abralon 6-in. 180 Grit Hook and Loop Foam Sanding Disc, 10-Pack (8A-240-180)","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\/grit-range.svg\" alt=\"grit-range\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet or Dry Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThese Mirka Abralon discs are built for wet sanding and polishing, so you can refine finishes with less loading and better surface control than a standard dry-only sanding disc.\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\u003eFoam-Backed Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe foam and sponge-backed design helps spread pressure more evenly across the surface. That matters when you're working on curved panels, delicate finishes, or anything that shows uneven sanding marks.\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\/sander.svg\" alt=\"sander\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook and Loop Disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis 6 inch Mirka 8A-240-180 Abralon sanding disc uses a grip backing for fast pad changes. Swap grits quickly, keep moving, and spend less time fighting with adhesive-backed consumables.\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\" open\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-240-180 Abralon 6 inch foam-backed grip wet\/dry discs are finishing discs made for sanding and polishing work where surface quality matters. This is a hook and loop sanding disc designed for wet sanding, polishing, and fine surface refinement. Model Number: 8A-240-180. With a 180 grit rating, 6 inch diameter, and foam-backed construction, this disc is aimed at users who need a more forgiving contact patch than a standard paper disc can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Abralon design useful is how it combines abrasive material with a cushioned backing. Instead of cutting with a hard, flat face that can leave uneven pressure marks, the foam core helps the disc ride over curves and subtle contours more evenly. That is a real advantage on finish-sensitive work, especially when you are trying to clean up surfaces without digging in at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe silicon carbide abrasive is a good fit for fine finishing and polishing prep. In practical terms, 180 grit gives you a middle-ground option for refining a surface before moving to finer steps, or for knocking down minor defects without getting overly aggressive. If you are working through a polishing sequence, this grit can help bridge the gap between correction and final refinement depending on the material and finish system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Mirka sanding disc is also built for wet or dry use, which gives you more flexibility than a disc that is limited to one method. Wet sanding can help reduce dust, limit loading, and keep the abrasive working longer on certain finishes. Dry use keeps setup simple when you need quick surface prep or spot correction. Either way, the foam-backed structure helps maintain more consistent pressure across the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe grip backing matters on the job too. Hook and loop attachment makes disc changes quick, which is exactly what you want when you are stepping through multiple grits or replacing a loaded disc mid-process. This version is a no-hole disc, so it is best suited to sanding setups that do not rely on through-pad dust extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMirka positions Abralon for polishing and finish work, and the known use cases line up with that. It is a strong fit for marine finish work, headlight restoration, and other applications where the surface is curved, coated, or easy to scar with a harder abrasive. It is also useful for serious DIY users who want a better result on visible surfaces, not just fast stock removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you spend most of your time grinding down rough material, this is probably not the disc you reach for first. If your goal is controlled finishing, cleaner scratch patterns, and better conformity on shaped surfaces, the Mirka 8A-240-180 Abralon 6 inch foam-backed grip wet\/dry discs make a lot more sense.\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 Finish-Sensitive Surfaces\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\/20260624511_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka 8A-240-180 Abralon 6 inch foam-backed grip wet dry sanding disc for polishing and finish sanding on curved painted, marine, and restoration surfaces\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis disc is built for the kind of work where a hard-backed abrasive can do more harm than good. The cushioned face helps the abrasive stay in contact more evenly, which is useful when you're working on curved parts, coated surfaces, or anything that needs a cleaner finish before polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e6 inch diameter for common sanding and finishing setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFoam and sponge-backed construction helps distribute pressure across the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSilicon carbide abrasive suits fine sanding and polishing prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWet or dry use adds flexibility for dust control and finish work\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(10) Mirka Abralon 6 inch foam-backed grip wet\/dry discs, 180 grit\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\u003eDisc Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eGrit\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAbrasive Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSilicon Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBacking Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFoam \/ Sponge-Backed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAttachment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGrip \/ Hook and Loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eVacuum Hole Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNo Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAbralon\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10 Discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFinland\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\/sander.svg\" alt=\"sander\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePad Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eGrip backing for hook and loop sanding pads that accept 6 inch discs.\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\/vacuum-compatibility.svg\" alt=\"vacuum-compatibility\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDust Extraction Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eNo-hole disc design, best matched to sanding pads that do not require through-pad vacuum holes.\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\"\u003ePolishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWet Sanding\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMarine Finish Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHeadlight Restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive Detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\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\"\u003eLet the foam backing do the work. On curved or delicate surfaces, keep pressure light so the disc can conform instead of flattening out. That is how you get the cleaner scratch pattern this Abralon disc is made for.\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-240-180 Abralon 6 Inch Finishing Disc That Actually Helps You Stay Even\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Mirka 8A-240-180 Abralon disc is the kind of abrasive you buy when finish quality matters more than brute-force material removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone doing polishing prep, wet sanding, marine finishing, headlight restoration, or other surface work where curved parts and visible finishes can punish a cheap disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam-backed Abralon design and silicon carbide abrasive give you more forgiving contact and better pressure distribution than a standard hard-backed sanding disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a no-hole 6 inch hook and loop disc sold in a 10-pack, so make sure your pad setup matches and do not expect dust-extraction holes.\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 disc made for wet sanding only?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is designed for wet or dry sanding and polishing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grit is this Mirka Abralon disc?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version is 180 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this disc have vacuum holes?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It uses a no-hole design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of abrasive does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses silicon carbide abrasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size sanding pad does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 6 inch grip or hook and loop disc intended for 6 inch compatible pads.\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":53385945284902,"sku":"8A-240-180-MIRKA","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260624511_1.jpg?v=1782171980","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-abralon-6-in-180-grit-hook-and-loop-foam-sanding-disc-10-pack-8a-240-180","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}