{"product_id":"mirka-abralon-6-in-500-grit-hook-and-loop-sanding-disc-pack-of-20-8a-241-500","title":"Mirka Abralon 6-in. 500 Grit Hook and Loop Sanding Disc Pack of 20 (8A-241-500)","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\u003eFine 500 Grit Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 500 grit cut is built for refining surfaces, not hogging off material. It is a good fit when you need a smoother sanding pattern before polishing or final finishing.\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\u003eFoam-Backed Sanding Disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Abralon foam construction helps the disc stay in contact on curves, edges, and shaped parts. That means a more even finish with less chance of pressure 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\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip-On Hook and Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe hook and loop backing makes disc changes fast when you are stepping through finishing grits. Less downtime at the bench, in the booth, or on detail work.\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 Abralon 8A-241-500 hook and loop sanding disc is a 6-inch foam-backed abrasive disc sold in a pack of 20. This is a sanding disc designed for fine surface refining, finish sanding, and polishing prep on wood, paint, composite, metal, and marine materials. Model Number: 8A-241-500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this disc different from a standard paper disc is the Abralon construction. Based on the available product data, it uses silicon carbide abrasive on a knitted fabric over foam with a grip-on backing. In plain terms, that foam layer helps the disc conform to curved or profiled surfaces better than a flatter, stiffer disc, which matters when you are trying to keep the scratch pattern even across edges, contours, or shaped panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 500 grit rating puts this disc in the finishing range. It is better suited to refining an already-prepped surface than aggressive stock removal. If your goal is to smooth primer, blend paint work, clean up composite surfaces, or get a part ready for the next finishing step, this grit makes sense because it cuts fine enough to improve surface quality without leaving the deeper scratch pattern you would expect from a coarser disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMirka also built this Abralon disc for flexibility in how it is used. The source data states it is suitable for both dry and wet sanding and can be used by machine or by hand. That gives it real value in finish work where some materials respond better to wet sanding, or where a powered sander gets you close and hand work finishes the detail areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn the practical side, this is a no-hole 6-inch sanding disc with hook and loop attachment. That means it is meant for grip-style backing pads rather than vacuum-hole extraction setups. If you already run a compatible 6-inch hook and loop sanding setup, the changeover is straightforward. The no-hole face also makes sense for finish applications where a uniform contact patch is more important than dust extraction through the disc itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe silicon carbide abrasive is a strong match for fine finishing because it is known for a sharp, consistent cut. Paired with the foam-backed Abralon format, it is especially useful when the job calls for surface refinement rather than brute-force sanding. That includes painted panels, clear-coated parts, composites, and other materials where finish quality matters more than removal speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis Mirka sanding disc is a good choice for auto body work, marine refinishing, woodworking finish prep, and detail sanding on painted or coated surfaces. It makes the most sense for users who already know they need a fine 500 grit disc and want something that can follow contours cleanly. If you are doing aggressive stripping or heavy leveling, this is the wrong grit. If you are chasing a cleaner, more controlled finish on shaped surfaces, it is right in its lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Follow 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\/20260623809_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka Abralon 8A-241-500 hook and loop sanding disc close-up showing foam-backed 6-inch abrasive disc for finish sanding and polishing prep on painted, composite, or metal surfaces\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe main reason to choose Abralon over a basic flat disc is surface control. The foam-backed design helps the abrasive sit more evenly on curved and profiled work, which is exactly what you want when the finish matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePatented flexible construction is designed to reduce pressure marks on angled surfaces and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSuitable for both dry and wet sanding, by machine or by hand\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 8A-241-500 6 in hook and loop sanding discs\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\u003e500\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 Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHook and Loop Grip-On\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\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eKnitted Fabric on Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20\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\u003eTool Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits 6-inch hook and loop grip-style sanding pads.\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\u003eDisc Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eNo-hole disc format, intended for applications that do not require through-disc dust extraction.\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\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eComposite Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFine Surface Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWet Sanding\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePolishing Prep\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\"\u003eA 500 grit Abralon disc works best after the surface is already reasonably flat and consistent. Let the foam-backed face do the work and keep pressure light, especially on edges, so you keep the finish even instead of creating hot spots.\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 Abralon 8A-241-500 hook and loop sanding disc is all about finish quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are sanding contoured parts and care more about a clean, even scratch pattern than raw material removal, this is the kind of disc worth paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painters, body techs, marine refinishers, woodworkers, and detail-focused users doing fine sanding and polishing prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam-backed Abralon build helps it ride curves and edges better than a typical flat sanding disc, and the 500 grit silicon carbide cut is aimed at refinement work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a no-hole 6-inch grip disc in a pack of 20, and 500 grit is a finishing choice, not a heavy-cut option.\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\u003eWhat size is this sanding disc?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 6-inch sanding disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grit is the Mirka Abralon 8A-241-500?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is 500 grit, which is intended for fine surface refining and finish prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat abrasive material does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The disc uses silicon carbide abrasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used wet or dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The available product data states it is suitable for both wet and dry sanding.\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":53385930113318,"sku":"8A-241-500-MIRKA","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260623809_1.jpg?v=1782171942","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-abralon-6-in-500-grit-hook-and-loop-sanding-disc-pack-of-20-8a-241-500","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}