{"product_id":"mirka-galaxy-5-in-40-grit-grip-sanding-disc-for-multi-material-surface-prep-fy-612-040","title":"Mirka Galaxy 5-in. 40 Grit Grip Sanding Disc for Multi-Material Surface Prep (FY-612-040)","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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Cutting Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe self-sharpening ceramic grain keeps the Mirka GALAXY 5\" Grip cutting aggressively instead of glazing over early. That means less time leaning on the sander and more time actually moving material.\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\/airflow.svg\" alt=\"airflow\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Sanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eIts dust repellent coating is built to resist clogging and support dust extraction. On the job, that helps the abrasive stay effective longer and leaves a more consistent scratch pattern.\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\u003eOne Disc, Many Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis 5-inch grip sanding disc is made as a multi-purpose abrasive for both soft and hard materials. It is a practical pick when you need one disc line that can move between wood, automotive work, and marine applications.\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 GALAXY 5\" Grip is a 5-inch grip sanding disc in 40 grit built for aggressive stock removal and surface prep. This is a sanding disc designed for fast material removal on both soft and hard materials. Model Number: FY-612-040. If you need an abrasive that cuts hard from the start and keeps working instead of loading up right away, this is the kind of disc that earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is the abrasive itself. Mirka uses self-sharpening ceramic grains, which means the disc is built to stay cutting as it wears. For the user, that translates into faster sanding, less heat from forcing a dull disc, and longer useful life before you reach for a replacement. In a coarse 40 grit, that matters even more because this is the stage where you are shaping, stripping, leveling filler, or knocking down rough surfaces before moving on to finer steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy line is positioned as a truly universal abrasive, not a one-material specialty product. It is made to perform on both soft and hard materials, so it makes sense for shops and trades that bounce between substrates instead of working on just one. That kind of flexibility is useful in collision repair, marine work, wood shops, and general surface prep where the same sander may see primer, filler, gelcoat, paint, hardwood, or softer stock over the course of a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAnother strong point is clog resistance. The dust repellent coating is there for a reason: loaded discs cut slower, run hotter, and leave a less predictable finish. By helping resist buildup and supporting dust extraction, this disc is built to stay more consistent through the sanding cycle. That means less wasted abrasive, fewer unnecessary disc changes, and better control when you are trying to keep a surface flat instead of chasing random scratch marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 5-inch size and grip backing make it a direct fit for common hook-and-loop style sanding setups in this diameter. That gives you quick disc changes without messing around with adhesives, which is exactly what you want when moving through prep stages. In a busy shop, that small convenience adds up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Anyone doing serious prep work who wants an aggressive coarse abrasive from a proven finishing brand. It is a strong fit for body shops, marine production, woodworkers, and contractors using random orbital sanders for stripping, leveling, and early-stage sanding. If you mostly do fine finish sanding, 40 grit is too aggressive. But if your first job is getting material off the surface quickly and cleanly, this is the right end of the grit range to look at.\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 Cut Fast Without Loading Up\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\/20260623822_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka GALAXY 5 inch Grip sanding disc 40 grit used for aggressive sanding and surface preparation on wood, filler, paint, or composite materials in shop and jobsite work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCoarse discs only help if they stay sharp enough to keep removing material. The Mirka GALAXY 5\" Grip is built around self-sharpening ceramic grain and a dust-resistant surface so you can keep sanding instead of fighting a loaded disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e40 grit is suited for heavy stock removal, rough leveling, and early-stage prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDust repellent coating helps reduce clogging and supports cleaner dust extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUniversal abrasive design works across both soft and hard materials\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-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\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5 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\/grit-range.svg\" alt=\"grit-range\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e40\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 Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCeramic grain\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\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Attachment Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGrip backing\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\/airflow.svg\" alt=\"airflow\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Dust Control Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDust repellent coating for clog resistance and dust extraction\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 Product Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMulti-purpose sanding disc\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=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eTool Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 5-inch sanders and backing pads that accept grip style sanding 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\/airflow.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDust Extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eBuilt to work with dust extraction setups where sanding pad and sander configuration support dust collection.\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\"\u003eCollision Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMarine Production\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePaint Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFiller Shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHard and Soft Materials\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\"\u003eWith a 40 grit disc like this, let the ceramic grain do the work. If you lean too hard on the sander, you will create extra heat and wear the disc faster instead of getting faster removal.\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 GALAXY 5\" Grip Is the Kind of Coarse Disc You Buy to Get Real Work Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Mirka GALAXY 5\" Grip gives you what a coarse sanding disc should: fast cut, good life, and less clogging when the work gets messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pros and serious DIY users doing bodywork, marine prep, woodworking, or heavy surface prep with a 5-inch sander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The self-sharpening ceramic grain and dust repellent coating are the big story here. It is built to keep cutting instead of fading out early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 40 grit disc, so it is for removal and shaping, not finish-ready sanding. Plan on stepping through finer grits after the heavy work is done.\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 kind of abrasive is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses self-sharpening ceramic grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the grit size?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version is 40 grit, which is intended for aggressive sanding and stock removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials is it made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirka describes the Galaxy line as a multi-purpose abrasive that performs on both soft and hard materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat industries is it commonly used in?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is positioned for vehicle manufacturing, collision repair, marine production, and wood applications.\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":53385930375462,"sku":"FY-612-040-MIRKA","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260623822_1.jpg?v=1782171944","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-galaxy-5-in-40-grit-grip-sanding-disc-for-multi-material-surface-prep-fy-612-040","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}