Description
Overview
Mirka Q.Silver ACE is a premium ceramic abrasive strip engineered for tough, universal sanding on hard substrates including steel, non-ferrous metals, hardwoods, composites, and solid surfaces. The 2.75" × 16.5" format with 14-hole dust extraction pattern is designed for long-board sanders and file sanders used in automotive body repair, metal fabrication, and wood finishing. Ceramic grain delivers a significant boost in cutting speed and abrasive life over conventional aluminum oxide on harder materials.
Key Features
- Ceramic abrasive grain – self-sharpening ceramic crystals maintain cutting speed longer than aluminum oxide on hard metals, hardwoods, and composites
- Semi-open coating – reduces loading on soft materials like body filler, primer, and wood coatings while maintaining aggressive cut on harder substrates
- Resin-on-resin bonding – superior bond strength resists heat and pressure during high-speed long-board sanding
- Latex paper backing – flexible and tear-resistant; conforms to slight surface variations without cracking
- 14-hole dust extraction pattern – compatible with long-board and file sanders with integrated vacuum; reduces airborne dust and extends abrasive life
- Grip (hook-and-loop) attachment – fast strip changes on compatible long-board backing pads
- 50 strips per box – production-ready quantity for body shops and fabrication shops
Technical Specifications
- Product line: Q.Silver ACE
- Size: 2.75" × 16.5" (70 mm × 419 mm)
- Hole configuration: 14 holes
- Attachment: Grip (hook-and-loop)
- Backing: Latex paper
- Abrasive grain: Ceramic
- Coating: Semi-open
- Bond: Resin on resin
- Color: Plum
- Form: Strips
- Grit range: P80, P120, P180, P320
- Qty per box: 50 strips
- Brand: Mirka | Country of origin: Finland
Application Suggestions
- Automotive body repair: Long-board sanding of body filler, high-build primer, and bare metal panels; featheredging and blocking large flat surfaces
- Metal fabrication: Stock removal and surface prep on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals
- Wood & cabinetry: Aggressive stock removal on hardwoods (oak, beech, birch, teak, mahogany) and engineered panels (MDF, chipboard, veneer)
- Solid surface & composites: Sanding DuPont™ Corian®, Samsung™ Staron®, LG HI-MACS®, and fiberglass composite panels
- Paint stripping: Removing old paint and coatings from metal and wood substrates
Compared to Alternatives
- vs. Mirka Q.Silver (standard, non-ACE): Q.Silver ACE uses ceramic grain for significantly longer life and faster cut on hard metals and dense hardwoods; standard Q.Silver uses aluminum oxide and is better suited for softer materials and general-purpose sanding at a lower cost per strip
- vs. Indasa RhynoGrip WhiteLine strips: Q.Silver ACE ceramic grain outperforms Indasa’s aluminum oxide on hard metals and dense composites; Indasa WhiteLine is the better value choice for high-volume sanding of fillers, primers, and softwoods where ceramic’s longevity advantage is less pronounced
- vs. 3M Cubitron II strips: Both use ceramic grain technology; Mirka Q.Silver ACE offers comparable cutting performance with Mirka’s semi-open coating for better anti-clog performance on mixed substrates in body shop environments
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