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SMALL SIZE, ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE
Mirka continues to lead the charge to high efficiency electric tools with the launch of a compact 77mm version of the DEROS and OSP abrasives.
Having started the revolution several years ago when it first introduced its ground-breaking, in-house developed, brushless electric motor, MIRKA continues to provide even more reasons to switch from pneumatic. Forget heavy and bulky electric tools, MIRKA electric tools are compact and light- weight, yet powerful, quiet and super-efficient. And the latest addition to the range, the DEROS 325CV, is a perfect example.
It comes with all the Mirka electric tool features but in a more compact 77mm (3-inch) pad format and 2.5mm oscillation. This makes it ideal for tackling smaller sanding operations, such as SMART repairs, headlight res- toration, bumper sanding and hard-to-reach areas. By accurately targeting the required area, it keeps the repair smaller and allows the job to be done faster and more profitably. While it may be small, this 77mm DEROS (Direct Electric Random Orbital Sander) is plenty powerful enough to maintain a constant speed, even under heavy load. The symmetrical design ensures a comfortable grip and speed adjustments can be made in an instant via the easy to operate lever, while a separate on/off switch contributes to safe handling. Importantly, vibration values are the lowest in its class, allowing operators to sand for long periods without fatigue. An integrated vibration sensor and Bluetooth low energy technology lets you keep track of vibra- tion, speed and usage data via the my Mirka app.
DUST-FREE ABRASIVES TO MATCH
To further boost the efficiency and dust-free sanding capabilities of the DEROS 325CV, Mirka has also taken the opportunity to release a 77mm range of its innovative Optimized Surface Preparation (OSP) System. Geared to keeping small repairs compact and fast, this combination of MIRKA’s patented ‘net sanding’ technology and soft abrasive products, delivers benefits that simply cannot be achieved with a conventional abrasive system. Clearly marked numbering shows operators exactly which disc or strip should be used for each step of the process, making MIRKA’s OSP System simple to understand and easy to train. Number 1 is used for paint removal, #2 for feather-edging, #3 for preparing the repaired area for primer (by reducing sanding scratches and expanding the feather- edge) and #4 for finalising the sanding. Utilising these standardised, step- by-step processes means predictable, consistent quality on every repair and results in fewer time-wasting reworks. In addition, using net sanding technology virtually eliminates damage caused by dust pills, allowing the OSP abrasive to produce a consistent, even scratch pattern, while giving true dust-free sanding. And, because tools, such as the 77mm DEROS, are
FASTER DRYING GLASURIT
923-625 HS CLEAR
Glasurit 923-625 HS Clear universal VOC is a great all rounder. It can be used for applications ranging from spot repair to overall resprays.
Thanks to its excellent flow properties, the clearcoat can be applied easily and reliably in a single step without an intermediate flash-off time. It is also robust and produces first-class results even under challenging conditions.
When it comes to efficiency, Glasurit 923- 625 HS Clear universal VOC sets new stand- ards, with improved drying properties at 60°C, 40°C and 20°C. With Glasurit 923-625 HS Clear universal VOC, bodyshops can redefine their standards and achieve perfect refinish- ing results – simply, reliably and flexibly.
Con Herouvim, General Manager of Super- finish Australia in Victoria, has been using the 923-625 in his bodyshop and has been im- pressed with the performance and finish. “We have been using the Glasurit 923-625 with 929-63 and 352-30 reducer and found the build and flow of this clear is second to none. As factory BMW and Lexus repairers we get to see a lot of repeat customers and check our previous work and we have found there is no sink back or loss of gloss,” he said.