{"product_id":"mirka-mr-30-3-in-pneumatic-rotary-polisher-for-small-area-finishing-mr-30","title":"Mirka MR-30 3-in. Pneumatic Rotary Polisher for Small Area Finishing (MR-30)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Inch Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Mirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac uses a 3 inch pad, which makes it a strong fit for tight repair areas, denibbing, headlight restoration, and other small polishing work where a full-size polisher is overkill.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/speed.svg\" alt=\"speed\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Rotary Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eWith 0 mm orbit and up to 3,000 RPM, this pneumatic rotary polisher is built for precise polishing rather than random sanding. That matters when you need a fast correction on small surface defects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight In Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe lightweight composite body helps reduce fatigue during repetitive spot work, and the lower vibration level makes it easier to stay steady when working on delicate paint and clearcoat correction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact pneumatic rotary polisher built for small-area finish correction and detail polishing. This is a rotary polisher designed for spot repair, paint rectification, and headlight restoration. Model Number: MR-30. If you do topcoat correction, clearcoat polishing, or denibbing in tight spaces, this tool is built to give you more control than a larger polishing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 inch pad size is the big story here. It lets you work smaller panels, blend areas, and localized defects without dragging a large backing pad across surrounding paint. For body shop work, that means better access around edges, tighter sections, and repair zones where precision matters more than raw coverage. Mirka also rates the tool at 3,000 RPM with a 0 mm orbit, so you are getting true rotary polishing action for focused correction work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a non-vacuum pneumatic polisher, the setup stays simple. There is no dust extraction hardware to manage, and no battery or corded motor to add bulk at the tool body. The work pressure is listed at 6.2 bar, which puts it squarely in the kind of compressed-air workflow many paint and body shops already run every day. If your shop is already set up for air tools, the MR-30 slides right into that system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirka positions the MR-30 for smaller polishing jobs after using its SR products, and also for restoring headlights. That lines up with the tool's compact footprint and controlled rotary action. It is not trying to replace a full-size polisher for broad panels. It is for the cleanup work, the targeted correction work, and the areas where a big machine becomes awkward or too aggressive to handle comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight composite construction matters more than it sounds on paper. A small detail polisher gets used one-handed, at odd angles, and often for repetitive correction passes. A lighter body helps reduce hand fatigue, while the composite design and moisture-resistant rotors are aimed at long service life in shop conditions. Premium bearings and the gear-driven design add to the sense that this tool is meant for repeat professional use, not occasional hobby duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoise and vibration also affect day-to-day comfort. Mirka lists the noise level at 81.0 dB and vibration at 1.4 m\/s². On a tool made for close-up polishing and detail work, lower vibration helps you stay smoother on the panel and keep better feel over the pad. That is especially useful when you are working near repaired paint, blending edges, or refining a small defect where too much movement can create more cleanup work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac is a good fit for automotive refinish techs, body shops, detailers handling paint correction, and anyone doing focused polishing work on small surfaces. It also makes sense for serious users who want a dedicated small-area polishing tool instead of trying to force a larger machine into places it was never meant to go. If your work is mostly spot repair and precision polishing, this is the kind of specialized tool that saves time and gives you better control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Control for Small Repairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260623132_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac compact rotary polisher with 3 inch pad for automotive paint correction and small surface polishing work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-size polisher can be clumsy on spot repairs. The smaller 3 inch pad on this compact buffer gives you better control when you are correcting isolated defects, polishing around tighter contours, or restoring smaller surfaces like headlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 inch pad diameter for tight access and localized polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for small polishing jobs, paint rectification, and denibbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSimple Pneumatic Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260623132_2.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac pneumatic rotary polisher with composite body for detailing and body shop polishing tasks\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your shop already runs compressed air, the MR-30 keeps things straightforward. No battery platform to manage, no cord dragging across panels, and no vacuum hose to deal with on a tool meant for clean, focused polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-vacuum design for simple polishing setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for 6.2 bar work pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight composite construction helps reduce fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for use with PSA or Grip finishing 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\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Tool Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePneumatic operation requires a compressed air system capable of supplying the listed 6.2 bar work pressure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBody Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDetailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePaint Correction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHeadlight Restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSpot Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTopcoat Polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eClearcoat Refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\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\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the MR-30 when the repair area is too small to justify a larger polisher. You will get cleaner control around blend areas and edges, and you are less likely to disturb surrounding finish that does not need correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePad Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo-Load Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWork Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDust System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-vacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrbit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81.0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVibration Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 m\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.21 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMirka MR-30 Palm Buffer Non-Vac is the right kind of niche tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of small rotary polisher that earns its keep when your work is too detailed for a full-size machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body shop techs, automotive detailers, and paint correction users doing spot repair, denibbing, and headlight restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3 inch pad, true rotary action, and lightweight pneumatic build make it easy to control on small surfaces where precision matters more than coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specialized small-area tool, not a broad-panel production polisher. If that matches your work, it makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a random orbital polisher?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a rotary polisher with a listed 0 mm orbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size pad does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 3 inch pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a vacuum-ready tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The product is listed as non-vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of jobs is it meant for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for smaller polishing jobs such as paint rectification, denibbing, topcoat and clearcoat polishing, and headlight restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Mirka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385917301030,"sku":"MR-30","price":396.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260623132_1.jpg?v=1782171892","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-mr-30-3-in-pneumatic-rotary-polisher-for-small-area-finishing-mr-30","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}